University of Memphis commit Mikey Williams was reportedly arrested and charged with five counts of assault with a deadly weapon, according to KNSD-TV Channel 7 in San Diego, California.
Williams, 18, was arrested in Jamul and booked into the San Diego Central Jail around 3:30 p.m. PDT on Thursday. He was released early Friday morning on a bail of $50,000. The police department did not provide further details of the arrest.
The school released the following statement:
“We are aware of the situation and are gathering more information.”
Williams is listed as a four-star prospect and the 17th-ranked player in the class of 2023, according to 247Sports. He signed a letter of intent with the Tigers in November and committed to head coach Penny Hardaway over Arizona State, Kansas and USC among others.
He was considered one of the top players in the country after a decorated high school career. He signed a record endorsement contract with PUMA in October 2021, becoming the first high school player to sign with an apparel company.
Williams is scheduled to appear in court on April 20.