MIKEY WILLIAMS NEWS

Submits name in transfer portal Williams entered the NCAA Transfer Portal, VerbalCommits.com reports.

Impact Williams will seek greener pastures after one season with UCF. The freshman guard averaged 5.1 points and 1.9 rebounds on 13.9 minutes across 18 matches.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Cowboys Williams (undisclosed) won't play against Oklahoma State on Wednesday, Matt Murschel of the Orlando Sentinel and Tribune reports.

Impact Williams started the last five games for the Knights, but will now miss his first contest since Feb. 1 The freshman guard, who averages 5.1 points and 1.9 rebounds, will get his chance to return against West Virginia in the regular season finale on March 8.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Vasean Allette scores 17 points and TCU defeats UCF 89-78

Vasean Allette had 17 points, seven rebounds and nine assists to lead TCU to an 89-78 victory over UCF for the Horned Frogs’ 14th home win this season

MARCH 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Making first start Williams will start Saturday against Colorado, Matt Murschel of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Williams will make his first collegiate start after posting a season-high 14 points in 27 minutes off the bench Tuesday against Iowa State. Overall, the freshman Williams is averaging four points in 10.4 minutes this year.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Sees four minutes in return Williams (illness) produced zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) in four minutes during Wednesday's 93-83 loss to Cincinnati.

Impact Williams, who missed last Saturday's game against BYU, was held scoreless in his return to the court on Wednesday. The 6-foot-3 freshman is averaging 2.7 points and 1.2 rebounds on 9.3 minutes per game this season (11 outings), after missing the first 10 games of the season with a foot injury.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up for UCF Williams (illness) is warming up ahead of Central Florida's tilt with Cincinnati, Matt Murschel of the Orlando Sentinel & Tribune reports.

Impact Williams missed the Knights' last game against BYU with an illness, but he appears to be giving it a go Wednesday night. While this doesn't confirm that he;ll play, it's obviously a good sign for his availability. Williams averages 9.8 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists this season.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Misses BYU game with illness Williams (illness) didn't play in UCF's 81-75 loss to BYU, per Matt Murschel of the Orlando Sentinel.

Impact Williams sat out the first 10 games of the season but hadn't missed a contest until Saturday night against the Cougars. The severity of his illness is unclear, but the reserve freshman guard's next chance to play will come on Feb. 5 against Cincinnati.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Available vs. Jacksonville Williams (foot) will be available for UCF on Saturday, Stephen Leonard of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Williams has yet to play this season, but the true freshman is set to make his debut Saturday night. It's unclear how much, exactly, the guard will play, but he should see the first minutes of his young career.

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Tarleton State Williams (foot) is out for Central Florida's game Sunday against Tarleton State, according to SB Nation.

Impact SB Nation recently photographed Williams not wearing Central Florida's basketball uniform for the Sunday game, indicating he is out then.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

UCF hoops remain patient with injured Jaylin Sellers, Mikey Williams The Knights have been without guards Jaylin Sellers and Mikey Williams, who have been out with injuries since the start of the season.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM

Out again Sunday Williams (foot) didn't play in Sunday's win over California Baptist.

Impact Williams has yet to make his season debut has he is still recovering from a foot injury. His next opportunity to play will be versus Tarleton State next Monday.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Considered day-to-day Williams (foot) is considered day-to-day and is a game-time decision for Sunday's game against California Baptist, Andrew Cherico of Sons of UCF reports.

Impact Williams has yet to make his season debut as he continues to recover from a foot injury. The freshman guard will aim to be available for Sunday's game against California Baptist.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for LSU game Williams (foot) is out for Central Florida's game Sunday against Louisiana State at West Virginia, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Even though Williams no longer requires a protective boot for his left foot, Rothstein's update indicates the freshman still needs more rest to recover.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DNP Friday, no longer in boot Williams (foot) did not play in Friday's 86-70 loss to Wisconsin, however he was no longer wearing a protective boot on his foot, Chris Boyle of The Daytona Beach News-Journal repo...

Impact Williams missed his fifth straight game Friday but the fact that he was no longer wearing a protective boot on his foot is a positive sign that he will be able to return soon enough. Despite the good news, it seems unlikely he will be able to suit up Sunday versus LSU.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Tennessee Tech Williams (foot) will not appear in Tuesday's game against Tennessee Tech, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Williams, who has yet to make his collegiate debut with the Golden Knights, will remain sidelined against the Golden Eagles on Tuesday. The 6-foot-3 freshman will have his next opportunity to return against the Badgers on Friday.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again Tuesday Williams (foot) remains out for Tuesday's game versus FAU, Matt Murschel of the Orlando Sentinel & Tribune reports.

Impact Williams has yet to appear for the Knights in 2024, and the freshman will have to wait at least another week to debut. It's unclear exactly how severe the foot issue is for the true freshman, but he'll get another chance to play next Tuesday versus Tennessee Tech.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't feature Friday Williams (foot) is out for Friday's game against IPFW, according to Black & Gold Banneret.

Impact Williams will miss a second consecutive contest due to a lingering foot issue, though he wouldn't be expected to see a large role even if healthy. His next chance to play will come against Florida Atlantic on Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No action in opener Williams (foot) did not take the court in Monday's 64-61 victory over Texas A&M.

Impact Williams is looking for a fresh start with UCF after his freshman season at Memphis never happened due to off-the-court issues, but now there appears to be an injury holding him back. Consider Williams questionable, at best for Friday's matchup against IPFW.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Requires walking boot Williams requires a walking boot for the time being, according to Stephen Leonard of 247Sports.

Impact Williams' latest update is not a positive one. With less than a day before Central Florida's season opener, Leonard reported that the freshman is using a walking boot, indicating some type of foot injury may be bothering him. So as a result, Williams' availability is not ensured as the Golden Knights prepare for their Monday game against Texas A&M.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Participates in exhibition Williams (not injury related) participated in Central Florida's exhibition game Sunday against Florida Gulf Coast, SB Nation reports.

Impact Williams participating in Central Florida's latest exhibition indicates he is eligible to play basketball games during UCF's 2024-25 season. Williams' debut season was pushed back due to gun charges, which resulted in him entering the NCAA's transfer portal and transferring to UCF from Memphis. Though him getting a lock in Central Florida's rotation is far from secure, he may have at least a better chance now than before if Jaylin Sellers (undisclosed) must sit out some time because of his recent injury.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Bianchi: Controversial transfer Mikey Williams not allowed to enroll at UCF for months ORLANDO, Fla. - I hate to be the party-pooper who spoils all the fun, but it’s going to be months before controversial basketball commitment...

JANUARY 18, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

After huge win, UCF gets even bigger news with commitment from 5-star Mikey Williams Former 5-star swing player Mikey Williams, the No. 39 player in the nation for the Class of 2023 (247 Sports) has committed to UCF, accordin...

JANUARY 13, 2024 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Mikey Williams transfers from Memphis to UCF The 19-year-old guard entered the transfer portal Monday.

JANUARY 12, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Memphis' Mikey Williams plans to transfer: Source Williams, a former four-star recruit and social media sensation, was charged with nine felony counts after a shooting near his home.

JANUARY 9, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Memphis recruit Mikey Williams enters transfer portal 5 weeks after plea deal in gun case

Former Memphis recruit Mikey Williams has entered the transfer portal five weeks after reaching a plea agreement in a gun case

JANUARY 8, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS