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Most basketball fans remember former five-star prospect Mikey Williams for his high school dominance at San Ysidro and Lake Norman Christian, where he averaged over 25 points per game throughout his prep career.
Williams originally committed to play for Penny Hardaway at Memphis, but legal troubles derailed his path. He became entangled in a lengthy legal battle lasting roughly eight months, eventually pleading guilty to a felony charge of making criminal threats as part of a plea deal with San Diego County prosecutors.
As a result, Williams never suited up for Memphis. Instead, he transferred to UCF last season, where he played in 18 games and averaged just 5.1 points per contest.
Now, ahead of his sophomore year, Williams has entered the transfer portal once again. On Tuesday, he announced his decision to transfer to Sacramento State, where he'll play under NBA legend Mike Bibby, who is the program’s head coach, and Shaquille O’Neal, who recently accepted a role as the team's general manager.
Williams will also be teaming up with Shaquille O'Neal's son, Shaqir, who transferred to Sacramento State from Florida A&M.
Williams’ journey has certainly been unpredictable and unconventional, but his potential coming out of high school was as high as any player in his class. Once projected as a lottery pick, the 20-year-old now looks to rejuvenate his playing career—with a prime opportunity to do so at Sacramento State.
Iowa State Cyclones guard Tamin Lipsey (3) defends the dribble of UCF Knights guard Mikey Williams (1) during the second half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images © Reese Strickland-Imagn Images
The 6-foot-3 guard still has three years of collegiate eligibility remaining. Last season, the Hornets finished with a 10–24 overall record and went 4–14 in Big Sky Conference play.
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Williams originally committed to play for Penny Hardaway at Memphis, but legal troubles derailed his path. He became entangled in a lengthy legal battle lasting roughly eight months, eventually pleading guilty to a felony charge of making criminal threats as part of a plea deal with San Diego County prosecutors.
As a result, Williams never suited up for Memphis. Instead, he transferred to UCF last season, where he played in 18 games and averaged just 5.1 points per contest.
Now, ahead of his sophomore year, Williams has entered the transfer portal once again. On Tuesday, he announced his decision to transfer to Sacramento State, where he'll play under NBA legend Mike Bibby, who is the program’s head coach, and Shaquille O’Neal, who recently accepted a role as the team's general manager.
Williams will also be teaming up with Shaquille O'Neal's son, Shaqir, who transferred to Sacramento State from Florida A&M.
Williams’ journey has certainly been unpredictable and unconventional, but his potential coming out of high school was as high as any player in his class. Once projected as a lottery pick, the 20-year-old now looks to rejuvenate his playing career—with a prime opportunity to do so at Sacramento State.
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Iowa State Cyclones guard Tamin Lipsey (3) defends the dribble of UCF Knights guard Mikey Williams (1) during the second half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images © Reese Strickland-Imagn Images
The 6-foot-3 guard still has three years of collegiate eligibility remaining. Last season, the Hornets finished with a 10–24 overall record and went 4–14 in Big Sky Conference play.
Continue reading...
