Mikey Williams transfers to North Carolina
The national high school hoops scene received a jolt Monday afternoon when 5-start 2023 prospect Mikey Williams announced he would be moving from San Ysidro (CA) to North Carolina for his sophomore season. Williams, a 6-3 guard that is widely…
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Continue ReadingThe national high school hoops scene received a jolt Monday afternoon when 5-start 2023 prospect Mikey Williams announced he would be moving from San Ysidro (CA) to North Carolina for his sophomore season.
Williams, a 6-3 guard that is widely considered one of the Top 3 prospects in the 2023 class, wrote on his social media that he would be transferring to Lake Norman Christian in Charlotte.
“Going to keep this short.. Man.. just so everybody knows, I am transferring to Lake Norman Christian in Charlotte, North Carolina,” he wrote in a statement. “Leaving Southern California was hard!! Especially growing up there..Sometimes you have to do things for the better..understanding the bigger picture is huge.
‘619 is ME, it’s in my DNA,” Williams said of San Diego. “I appreciate everyone who has been a part of this marathon!! And I appreciate every single person in my city who’s supported me. 619 I GOT Y’ALL!!”
Williams led San Ysidro High to its first ever CIF Section championship last year when the Cougars claimed the D3 title over Coronado in February. He was named to the All San Diego Section First Team after leading the region in scoring 29.9 points per game, including scoring a section-record 77 points against Kearny during the season.
Williams, who plays for the Compton Magic, is also one of the most popular basketball personalities on social media, with more than 2.5 million followers on Instagram.
Earlier this spring, San Ysidro had an influx of transfers during the spring, including top 2022 guard prospect Bryce Griggs, and the Cougars appeared poised to take the next step into the region’s elite teams. However, Williams, Griggs and two other players have since departed.
Williams is an explosive athlete who scores smoothly from three levels who can create for others in transition.