Memphis recruit Mikey Williams ‘is arrested on FIVE charges of assault with a deadly weapon’

Superstar Memphis basketball recruit Mikey Williams ‘will be arrested on FIVE charges of assault with a deadly weapon before being released on 50,000 bail’

  • Mikey Williams is one of the best players in the country in his high school class
  • But his latest arrest in Southern California could jeopardize his basketball future
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Highly regarded basketball recruit Mikey Williams was arrested Thursday on five charges of assault with a deadly weapon, according to a new report.

Williams, a four-star recruit from San Ysidro High School, is determined to play in Memphis next year and has millions of followers online.

According to CBS8, Williams was booked at around 3:30 p.m. Thursday at San Diego Central Jail before being released on $50,000 bail just after midnight Friday.

The report said the 18-year-old arrested suspect was described as a black male, 6 feet 3, 180 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes, according to booking records — descriptions that appear to match future NBA hopefuls.

Mikey Williams is a highly regarded basketball recruit who is determined to play at Memphis

Williams goes for a dunk at the Pangos All-American Camp on June 5, 2022

Williams goes for a dunk at the Pangos All-American Camp on June 5, 2022

And Williams’ hoopla dreams could be jeopardized if he’s found guilty, as in California each charge carries a minimum sentence of six months in prison, according to ABC24.

After his arrest, Williams deactivated his Instagram account, which had 3.8 million followers.

The guard has a NIL value of $3.3 million and has deals with Puma, Cash App and more.