Mikey Williams, viral basketball star, could face up to 28 years in prison

Former San Ysidro (California) standout charged with 6 felony counts of discharging firearm in April

Mikey Williams, San Diego high school basketball star and viral sensation, is facing up to 28 years in prison if convicted of six gun-related felony charges, the San Diego Union Tribune reported Wednesday.

He is set to be arraigned on Oct. 24, per the Associated Press.

A trial may not be scheduled until the new year, which doesn't bode well for the 5-star prospect's chances of playing his freshman season at the University of Memphis. 

Williams was arrested in April and charged with six counts of discharging a gun at an occupied vehicle at a home he owns 20 miles east of San Diego.

Deputy District Attorney George Modlin said in an El Cajon Superior Court Tuesday he may file additional charges, according to the Union Tribune.

The San Diego Sherriff's Department alleges Williams struck a vehicle several times with gunfire. Troy P. Owens, Williams' attorney, told CBS Sports the incident was caused by "several uninvited individuals" that entered Williams' residence. 

The 6-foot-2 guard was released after paying a $50,000 bond in April after his arrest.

Williams achieved viral acclaim as a young basketball star at San Ysidro High School in the San Diego area and struck friendships with celebrities such as LeBron James and YG. 

In 2021, he became the first high school athlete to sign an NIL deal.

He set a San Diego City Section single-game scoring record with 77 points in a game as a freshman.

He moved to North Carolina as a junior but returned home to San Ysidro as a senior. 

-- Andy Buhler | andy@scorebooklive.com | @sbliveca