After softball drama, Jason Williams says he'll only visit Florida campus on one condition

Jason Williams, a former University of Florida basketball player, announced he will not return to the Gators’ campus unless his daughter Mia plays softball there again. The statement came after a tense Gainesville Super Regional where Texas Tech defeated Florida, with Mia Williams delivering strong performance—3-for-7 with two home runs and five RBIs. Williams claimed a Florida fan struck Mia with a handheld fan during the game, though no charges were filed. He also criticized Florida coach Tim Walton’s ejection, alleging it was deliberate to avoid shaking Mia’s hand after the game. 'He got kicked out because he didn’t want to shake her hand,' Williams told the Gainesville Sun. The incident escalated after Williams was escorted out of the stadium by campus police during an altercation with the fan. Texas Tech’s victory secured a spot in the College World Series, with Mia leading her team in home runs (24) and batting average (.435). Williams, who played for Florida under Billy Donovan in 1997-98, called himself a 'Florida Gator' in a recent X post but expressed hostility toward the university. He suggested doubling his younger daughter Nina’s potential NIL offers to keep her away from Florida. The family has since distanced itself from the program following the controversy.