Memphis Signee Mikey Williams Arrested in March Shooting

Vertical Academy's Mikey Williams (1) looks on during a high school basketball game against Westtown School at the Hoophall Classic in Springfield, Mass., on Jan. 14, 2022. Gregory Payan/AP Photo

SAN DIEGO—High school basketball star and Memphis signee Mikey Williams has been arrested in a March shooting in San Diego County, authorities said.

The 18-year-old who is a top recruit in the 2023 class was arrested Thursday on multiple counts of assault with a firearm and was released after paying a $50,000 bond early Friday, San Diego County Sheriff’s Lt. Gavin Lanning said.