Brice Williams Transfers from Nebraska to BYU, Bringing Star Power to Cougars
In a significant move within college basketball, Brice Williams, the standout guard from the Nebraska Cornhuskers, has announced his transfer to Brigham Young University (BYU) for the upcoming 2025–26 season. Williams, a 6-foot-7 senior from Huntersville, North Carolina, made the announcement via social media, stating, “I’m heading out of Nebraska Cornhuskers today, as Brice Williams declared. I Fully Committed and sign with BYU.”
Williams leaves Nebraska after a remarkable senior season where he averaged 20.0 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game. His performance earned him First-Team All-Big Ten honors and recognition as the Associated Press National Player of the Week following standout games against Illinois and Oregon. Notably, he set a school record with a 43-point game against Ohio State, the highest-scoring game in the Big Ten for the 2024–25 season. ([huskers.com][1], [Connecticut Post][2])
Before his tenure at Nebraska, Williams played three seasons at Charlotte, where he amassed 801 points and 329 rebounds over 88 games. His time at Charlotte was highlighted by a team-high average of 13.8 points per game in the 2022–23 season and earning the Most Valuable Player award at the 2023 College Basketball Invitational. ([huskers.com][1], [huskers.com][3])
BYU, coming off a strong 2024–25 season with a 23–8 record and a Sweet Sixteen appearance in the NCAA Tournament, is poised to benefit significantly from Williams’ experience and scoring ability. His addition is expected to bolster the Cougars’ backcourt and provide veteran leadership as they aim for continued success in the Big 12 Conference. ([Wikipedia][4])
Williams’ transfer to BYU not only enhances the team’s roster but also signals the program’s growing appeal to top-tier talent. With the recent commitment of ESPN’s #1 overall recruit AJ Dybantsa, BYU is assembling a formidable lineup for the upcoming season. ([Wikipedia][4])
As Williams transitions to BYU, fans and analysts alike will be watching to see how his dynamic playstyle integrates with the Cougars’ system and contributes to their pursuit of a national championship.
