Mikey Williams is an American basketball player currently playing as a guard for the UCF Knights men’s basketball team. Born on June 26, 2004, in San Diego, California, Williams stands 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 193 pounds.
Early Life and Education
Williams began his high school career at San Ysidro High School in San Diego, where he gained national attention for his impressive performance. In his freshman year, he averaged 29.9 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game, earning the MaxPreps National Freshman of the Year award.
He later transferred to Lake Norman Christian High School in Huntersville, North Carolina, for his sophomore and junior years. He returned to San Ysidro for his senior season, where he posted averages of 23.8 points, 9.2 assists, and 3.2 rebounds per game.
College Career
Williams committed to the University of Memphis in November 2022 but transferred to the University of Central Florida (UCF) in January 2024. During the 2024-2025 season at UCF, he averaged 5.1 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 0.7 assists per game, shooting 37.1% from the field.
Legal Issues
In April 2023, Williams was arrested on five charges of assault with a deadly weapon following an incident at his California residence. He pleaded guilty to one charge in November 2023 and was sentenced to attend classes, avoiding jail time.
Recent Developments
As of March 24, 2025, Williams entered the NCAA transfer portal, indicating his intent to transfer from UCF to another institution.