Last Updated on April 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s a detailed profile of basketballer Michael Anthony Williams, known as Mikey Williams:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Michael Anthony Williams
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born June 26, 2004
  • Hometown: San Diego, California, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 meters)
  • Weight: 190 pounds (86 kilograms)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 3 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 12 (US)
  • Shoe Brand: Puma TRC Blaze Court, Puma Court Rider
  • Jersey Number: Information not publicly available
  • Position: Guard
  • High Schools:
    • San Ysidro High School, San Diego, California
    • Lake Norman Christian School, Huntersville, North Carolina
  • College Commitment: Committed to the University of Memphis in November 2022
  • NBA Draft: Not yet eligible
  • Teams Played For: None professionally
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Children: None
  • Siblings: Information not publicly available

Player Archetype / Play Style

Mikey Williams’ player archetype is that of a scoring combo guard, a guard built to pressure defenses with burst, shot creation, and the ability to heat up quickly with the ball in his hands. Defensively, he projects more as an athletic secondary stopper than a pure lockdown guard, using his strength, quickness, and competitiveness to bother opposing backcourt players when engaged. Offensively, his role is centered on attacking gaps, creating off the dribble, getting to pull-ups, and mixing in enough perimeter shooting to keep defenders from sitting on the drive. Physically, Williams has a compact, powerful frame for a guard at roughly 6-foot-2 to 6-foot-3 and around 190 pounds, along with the kind of explosiveness that shows up at the rim and in space. His overall play style leans aggressive and highlight-friendly, but at his best it is rooted in downhill pressure, tough shot-making, and using his athletic tools to swing momentum.

Fun Facts

  • He was ranked among the top prospects in the class of 2023 and has a substantial social media following. In November 2022, he committed to play college basketball for the University of Memphis under head coach Penny Hardaway.
  • In April 2023, Williams faced legal issues, being arrested on multiple felony charges related to a shooting incident.

Sources:

247Sports — Mikey Williams, UCF, Combo Guard
On3 — Mikey Williams – Recruiting Profile
Sacramento State Athletics — Mikey Williams – 2025-26 – Men’s Basketball
UCF Athletics — Mikey Williams – 2024-25 Men’s Basketball