Duquesne Extends Offer to 2026 Guard Jackson Williams

Head coach Dru Joyce and the Duquesne men’s basketball team continue to be aggressive in extending offers to players in various classes.

The most recent offer goes out to 2026-point guard/shooting guard Jackson Williams from the Spire Academy in Atlanta, Georgia.

The 6’4″, Williams recently had an outstanding showing at an AAU Tournament in Wichita, Kansas.

Here a few players from this weekend at the @PRO16League that are absolutely deserving of more offers:

Ethan Harris
Jackson Williams
Baron Walker
Talon Todd
Mason Matulis
Brody Owen
JRob Croy
Ty Read
Rho Omed
DJ Hudson
Denton Forsythe
Collin Ross
Will Malual pic.twitter.com/pvgOM0pj6M

— Khalil Shakir 🏀 (@CoachKhalilS) May 19, 2025

Williams is described as an elite defender, that uses lateral quickness and physicality to guard defenders. Because of his size, Williams has the ability to create his own shot. He’s also a 4.0 student in the classroom.

Along with the Dukes, Williams holds offers from Dayton, Youngstown State and Stony Brook.

Last week, Duquesne extended an offer to Williams’ teammate at Spire Academy, 2026 6’10” forward Collin Ross.

2026 6’4 Combo @2026jackson out of Spire Academy in Ohio is playing with OTP on the Pro16 circuit.

The Combo is a tough, gritty, long and athletic combo that can score it. Good burst downhill. Solid vertical athlete off 1 or 2 feet. Smooth handle; good left to right cross that… pic.twitter.com/DFrDcrfnNP

— Austin Mick (@coachmick_) May 13, 2025