In one of the most headline-grabbing moves of the offseason, former high school phenom Mikey Williams has committed to Sacramento State, a program suddenly making noise on the national radar thanks to two basketball legends stepping into leadership roles.
Following the shocking hirings of Shaquille O’Neal as General Manager and Mike Bibby as head coach, Sacramento State has quickly become a hotbed of interest — and Mikey Williams is their first major splash.
Williams, who originally committed to and later transferred out of UCF, told ESPN that he chose Sacramento State in large part due to the opportunity to learn under the tutelage of two NBA greats.
“When you’ve got Shaq running the show and Bibby on the sideline — you listen. I want to be part of building something special,” said Williams.
The 6-foot-2 guard was once one of the most followed prep stars in the country, known for his explosive scoring and massive social media presence. While his college career has yet to fully take off, Sacramento State gives him a fresh start — and a platform surrounded by NBA minds.
Sacramento State hasn’t historically been a basketball powerhouse, but this move signals a seismic shift in ambition. With Shaq’s championship pedigree and Bibby’s NBA IQ, they’re now building a team — and a culture — that could attract more high-level recruits and transfers.
This is not just a power move. It’s the start of a new chapter for a program looking to rewrite its basketball history — and Mikey Williams might be the face of it.
