Jerome Williams
Jerome “JYD” Williams is the CEO of IP FAMBA, AAU Global Sports Ambassador, and author of “R.O.L.E. Players”. After retiring from the NBA, Williams joined the NBA’s “Basketball Without Borders” program and served as the Toronto Raptors’ community representative. He also was Director of Player Development and Head Coach for Findlay Prep. Williams continues youth development through basketball as President of The Young3 and implements a digital educational program called Shooting For Peace.
During his NBA career, he was nicknamed “Junkyard Dog” for his hard work and hustle. He played in the NBA from 1996 to 2005 for the Detroit Pistons, Toronto Raptors, Chicago Bulls, and New York Knicks. A native of Washington, D.C., he was drafted out of Georgetown University by the Detroit Pistons with the 26th pick of the 1996 NBA draft.