Sacramento State sophomore guard Mikey Williams breaks down his mindset for the upcoming men’s basketball campaign. Williams explains what keeps him going and what he is striving for in the 2025-26 season. The Hornets are looking for a strong start under the leadership of new head coach Mike Bibby.
Beyond the Buzzer: Mikey Williams
Hornets guard Mikey Williams gives insight on season expectations and team dynamics
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Jack Dann, Sports Editor
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Jack Dann is a third-year transfer student from Napa County, serving as the sports editor in his second semester with The State Hornet. After gaining a following for talking about the Sacramento Kings and the Raiders on social media, Jack covered the Sacramento State women’s basketball team in his first semester with The State Hornet. Jack has experience in multiple areas of sports, as an athlete (baseball, basketball and water polo), as a scout (college basketball) and now as a reporter. He is pursuing a career in sports media, hoping to cover sports and work in the field he loves.
Zachary Hernandez, Multimedia Editor
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Zachary Hernandez is a senior communication studies major, entering his second semester at The State Hornet. This will be his first semester as the multimedia editor. In his free time, he enjoys relaxing, hanging out with friends, playing videos games, working on graphic design and filming. He hopes to have his own creative agency and help businesses develop their brands.
Eli Keller, Multimedia Staffer
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Eli Keller is a junior majoring in journalism. This is his first semester with The State Hornet, where he is a member of the multimedia staff. He loves film and ultimately wants to work in news or on documentaries. He watches a lot of news, reads a lot of books and spends a lot of time outdoors.
Chris D. Johnson, Sports Editor
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Chris D. Johnson is a senior journalism major in his third semester at The State Hornet. After spending his previous two semesters as an arts & entertainment staffer, he has made the jump to the sports editor position. In his free time, he enjoys watching sports, finding new music and spending time with family and friends.