Troy basketball player dies; Georgia State game rescheduled – WSFA

TROY, Ala. (WSFA) – The Troy women’s basketball team is mourning one of its teammates.
The university confirms Montgomery native Ke’Ajia Williams died earlier this month. She was 21.
Due to the funeral, the Sun Belt Conference opener against Georgia State has been moved from Saturday to 1 p.m. Sunday at Trojan Arena.
Before becoming a Trojan, Williams played basketball at what was then named Jeff Davis High School. She then went to Shelton State Community College from 2020 to 2022 before making her way to Troy.
The roster states Williams was a forward who played both post positions for the Bucs and aided the team to two regional championships. She captured 8.2 points per contest and six rebounds per game in her final season at Shelton State.
Her stats show Williams was a sophomore majoring in social work.
Her cause of death was not released.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Ke’Ajia and her family. Ke’Ajia… you are forever a Trojan and we will miss you always🕊️ pic.twitter.com/4iq0KUERb8
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