High school basketball star Mikey Williams faces gun charge, deputies say

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Mikey Williams, a top-ranked high school basketball prospect, was taken into custody earlier this week in San Diego on a charge of assault with a deadly weapon, according to officials.

Jail records stated that 18-year-old Michael Anthony Williams, was arrested near the 2600 block of Bratton Valley Road in the Jamul area on Thursday afternoon.

Williams was released on bond on Friday, the San Diego Sheriff's Department confirmed.

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Mikey Williams looks on during the Pangos All-American Camp at Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas on June 7, 2022. (Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Police documents show five counts of assault with a deadly weapon against Williams, but he will likely face one charge. Authorities said he had one firearm in his possession at the time of his arrest. 

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Williams is suspected of being in direct violation of the California penal code Chapter 9, a (2), which involves "any person who commits an assault upon the person of another with a firearm." 

Williams previously committed to play college basketball at the University of Memphis. The university released a statement saying it was "aware of the situation and [is] gathering more information."

Mikey Williams of San Ysidro drives to the basket against Christopher Columbus during the Hoophall Classic high school basketball game at Blake Arena in Springfield, Mass., on Jan. 14, 2023. (John Jones/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Williams' popular Instagram account was no longer active