Jas Williams Is Breathtaking on the Shores of Belize

The Big 12 athlete made her SI Swimsuit debut in the 2024 magazine.

Ananya Panchal | May 24, 2024

Jas Williams was photographed by Derek Kettela in Belize. / Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated

University of Central Florida softball star Jas Williams was featured in this year’s SI Swimsuit Issue, in which the publication celebrated its 60th anniversary.

Williams committed to the University of Oregon on a softball scholarship at the age of 14, and was named first team All-Pac-12 during her freshman season. The California native is now a redshirt senior shortstop at UCF, where she transferred to for the ’23 season after two years with the Ducks. The mom of one, who welcomed her little boy Zee in 2020, traveled to Belize with photographer Derek Kettela for her marvelous SI Swimsuit feature.

The 23-year-old graduated last summer with a degree in interdisciplinary studies, and this spring, she earned her sociology degree.

“When this opportunity came about, I could not jump faster. I was like, I want to do this so bad,” she shared of her excitement ahead of the SI Swimsuit photo shoot. “Showing women that you can do whatever you set your mind to and [that] there are still opportunities for you [is my goal]. Just because you have a kid now, you get to do everything with your kid by your side, which is so fun because you get to create the experience with them, as well. My son is here [on location], so he gets to be a part of everything that mommy does, and he’s having the time of his life. I’m having the time of my life … I could not be more grateful that I was chosen to do this and I’m loving every second of it.”

Below are five stunning pics from Williams’s 2024 SI Swimsuit photo shoot.

Jas Williams was photographed by Derek Kettela in Belize. Swimsuit by Ola Vida. / Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated

Jas Williams was photographed by Derek Kettela in Belize. Swimsuit by SAGESWIM. / Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated

Jas Williams was photographed by Derek Kettela in Belize. Swimsuit by Ola Vida. / Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated

Jas Williams was photographed by Derek Kettela in Belize. Swimsuit by INDAH. / Derek Kettela/Sports Illustrated

Published May 24, 2024

ANANYA PANCHAL

Ananya Panchal is a writer on the Lifestyle and Trending News team for SI Swimsuit, where she covers fashion, beauty, pop culture and the internet’s favorite personalities and trends. She joined the brand in 2022 after roles at Bustle, the San Francisco Chronicle and the TODAY Show. Panchal loves to write about fashion in all its forms—from standout runway moments and evolving street style to the best accessories to elevate each season’s wardrobe (she rarely goes anywhere without a stack of jewelry and a coffee in hand). A self-proclaimed beauty fanatic, she’s always on the hunt for must-have products and loves breaking down viral trends. Her favorite series at the moment is spotlighting female founders and the stories behind the brands they’ve built—especially those shaping the future of fashion, wellness and tech. She is based between New York City and San Francisco and, when she’s not writing, can be found rewatching One Tree Hill, playing sudoku, trying new restaurants or ranking her favorite Disney Channel Original Movies. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and journalism with a minor in criminal justice from Boston University.