High School Basketball Star Mikey Williams Charged With Felony Gun Possession

Star basketball prospect Mikey Williams, who has committed to play for Memphis in the next season, was detained on Thursday in Jamul, California, on suspicion of many charges of assault with a dangerous weapon.

Williams, 18, was held on suspicion of five felonies, including assault with a deadly weapon, according to The San Diego Union-Tribune and NBC 7 San Diego.

According to the San Diego Sheriff’s Department, Williams will probably only be charged with one crime.

Williams was detained Thursday afternoon and released just after midnight on Friday morning on a $50,000 bail. There has been no disclosure of information on the alleged event that resulted in the arrest.

There are multiple counts of assault with a deadly weapon against Williams, according to police documents. Still, he is likely to face one charge, per San Diego Sheriff’s Department Lt. Gavin Lanning. Williams is accused of violating California penal code Chapter 9, Section 245(a) (2), which involves “any person who commits an assault upon the person of another with a firearm.” The charge carries a maximum sentence of up to four years in prison. 

As per ESPN report.

Memphis said in a statement that it was “aware of the situation” and “gathering more information.” According to the San Diego Union-Tribune, Williams will return court on April 20.

Williams has emerged as one of the best amateur basketball players on social media in recent years.

He gained 2.1 million TikTok followers, 3.8 million Instagram followers, and millions of YouTube views for his highlight videos. On Friday, Williams’ Instagram account was shut off.

With the help of her extensive social media following, Williams secured lucrative endorsement arrangements, including a partnership with Puma for trainers.

Williams made history by signing a contract with a major footwear brand, making him the first high school basketball player in America to do so.

Williams, a guard with a 6′ 3″ height, is rated No. 31 nationally in the 2023 recruiting class by Rivals. Williams and J.J. Taylor, the No. 60 player in the class and a San Ysidro High School teammate, agreed to play under Penny Hardaway at Memphis.

As members of the highly regarded six-man recruiting class rated No. 3 in the nation behind Kentucky and Duke, the duo committed to Memphis during the November early signing period, the player in the class with the highest rating is Williams.

Throw Back About Mikey Williams

Mikey Williams is a rising high school basketball star who plays the shooting guard position. He was born on June 26, 2004, in San Diego, California, and attends San Ysidro High School.

Mikey Williams is considered one of the country’s best high school basketball players and is ranked the No. 3 prospect in the class of 2023 by ESPN.

Mikey first gained national recognition in middle school, quickly becoming a viral sensation due to his impressive skills on the court.

He has since continued to dominate high school, averaging 29.9 points per game in his sophomore year, earning him San Diego Union-Tribune Player of the Year honors.

Mikey Williams is known for his incredible athleticism and ability to score at will. He is a dynamic player who can quickly shoot, drive, and dunk.

With more than 3 million Instagram followers, his exceptional talent has also helped him build a sizable social media following.

Despite being just a sophomore, Mikey Williams has already received scholarship offers from several top schools, including Duke, North Carolina, and Kentucky.

He has expressed interest in attending a historically black college or university (HBCU).

In addition to his basketball career, Mikey Williams is an advocate for social justice who has utilized his position to denounce racial injustice and police brutality.

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