Makaih Williams - College Basketball News & Rumors

Grand Canyon secures 99-81 win over Bethune-Cookman

Led by Jaden Henley's 21 points, the Grand Canyon Antelopes defeated the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats 99-81

3 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Returning to GCU Williams will return to Grand Canyon, per Jon Chepkevich of DraftExpress.com.

Impact Williams will return to Grand Canyon for his senior season after he initially planned to enter the transfer portal. The 6-foot-2 guard averaged 14.0 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.5 assists on 27 minutes per game with Grand Canyon in the 2025-26 campaign. He's a huge retention for GCU, and will be a key player in 2026-27.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Hitting transfer portal Williams intends to enter the transfer portal, Tobias Bass of The Athletic reports.

Impact Williams will look for his third program to play for as he approaches his senior season. The 6-foot-2 guard averaged 14.0 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.5 assists on 27 minutes per game with Grand Canyon in the 2025-26 campaign.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Grand Canyon in scoring Williams fouled out of Thursday's 84-80 loss to Nevada after recording 25 points (6-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 10-14 FT), two rebounds, four assists and one block over 35 minutes.

Impact The junior shot well from three and got to the line, but his effort wasn't enough to help the Lopes advance to the Mountain West Championship semifinals. Now, they will await their NCAA Tournament fate.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Nevada secures 84-80 win in Mountain West Conference Tournament over Grand Canyon

Led by Corey Camper Jr.'s 27 points, the No. 5 seed Nevada Wolf Pack defeated the fourth-seeded Grand Canyon Antelopes 84-80 in the first round of the Mountain West Conference Tour...

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Grand Canyon hosts Fresno State after Heidbreder's 20-point game

Fresno State visits the Grand Canyon Antelopes after Jake Heidbreder scored 20 points in the Bulldogs' 82-68 win against the San Jose State Spartans

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Henley scores 17, Grand Canyon knocks off Air Force 86-60

Led by Jaden Henley's 17 points, the Grand Canyon Antelopes defeated the Air Force Falcons 86-60 on Tuesday

MARCH 4 • Associated Press

Makes four threes Williams ended with 14 points (5-9 FG, 4-6 3Pt), two rebounds, four assists and one steal across 25 minutes during Tuesday's 86-60 victory over Air Force.

Impact The junior sparked a shooting effort in which the Lopes made nine threes as a team and shot better than 40 percent from beyond the arc. Williams is averaging 14.0 points per game in 2025-26.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Air Force hosts Henley and Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon takes on the Air Force Falcons after Jaden Henley scored 22 points in the Antelopes' 74-69 loss to the Utah State Aggies

MARCH 2 • Associated Press

Allen, Templin propel Utah State to 74-69 victory over Grand Canyon

Drake Allen and reserve Karson Templin both scored 15 points to lead Utah State over Grand Canyon 74-69

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

Grand Canyon hosts UNLV after Hamilton's 27-point game

UNLV visits the Grand Canyon Antelopes after Kimani Hamilton scored 27 points in the Rebels' 91-66 victory against the Air Force Falcons

FEBRUARY 24 • Associated Press

Saadi scores 13 off the bench, Wyoming beats Grand Canyon 70-65

Simm-Marten Saadi scored 13 points off of the bench to lead the Wyoming Cowboys past the Grand Canyon Antelopes 70-65

FEBRUARY 22 • Associated Press

Drops 29 in defeat Williams produced 29 points (10-19 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 4-6 FT), seven rebounds and two steals in 34 minutes during Saturday's 70-65 loss to Wyoming.

Impact The junior led all scorers on both teams Saturday. Williams is second on his own team in scoring for the year, averaging 13.9 points per contest, behind Jaden Henley, who's averaging 17.4.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Wyoming visits Grand Canyon following Meyer's 22-point showing

Wyoming visits the Grand Canyon Antelopes after Nasir Meyer scored 22 points in the Cowboys' 92-82 victory against the Fresno State Bulldogs

FEBRUARY 20 • Associated Press

Henley's 21 lead Grand Canyon past San Diego State 73-63

Led by Jaden Henley's 21 points, the Grand Canyon Antelopes defeated the San Diego State Aztecs 73-63 on Tuesday

FEBRUARY 18 • Associated Press

Henley's 24 lead Grand Canyon past San Jose State 94-79

Led by Jaden Henley's 24 points, the Grand Canyon Antelopes defeated the San Jose State Spartans 94-79

FEBRUARY 15 • Associated Press

San Jose State hosts Williams and Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon faces the San Jose State Spartans after Makaih Williams scored 20 points in the Antelopes' 70-64 loss to the New Mexico Lobos

FEBRUARY 13 • Associated Press

Hall's 23 lead New Mexico past Grand Canyon 70-64

Led by Jake Hall's 23 points, the New Mexico Lobos defeated the Grand Canyon Antelopes 70-64

FEBRUARY 12 • Associated Press

Grand Canyon defeats Air Force 81-57

Led by Brian Moore Jr.'s 15 points, the Grand Canyon Antelopes defeated the Air Force Falcons 81-57 on Tuesday

FEBRUARY 4 • Associated Press

Finishes with 15 Williams ended Tuesday's 81-57 win over Air Force with 15 points (6-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal over 23 minutes.

Impact Williams was one of four Grand Canyon players in double figures on an 81-point night. The junior is Grand Canyon's second-leading scorer on the year, averaging 13.0 points per contest.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Henley leads Grand Canyon against Air Force after 20-point game

Grand Canyon hosts the Air Force Falcons after Jaden Henley scored 20 points in Grand Canyon's 86-69 victory against the Boise State Broncos

FEBRUARY 2 • Associated Press

Bailey, Rolison lead Nevada to 66-60 OT win over Grand Canyon

Chuck Bailey III scored 18 points and Tyler Rolison added six points in the overtime as the Nevada Wolf Pack beat the Grand Canyon Antelopes 66-60 on Tuesday

JANUARY 28 • Associated Press

Nevada hosts Grand Canyon following Camper's 20-point game

Nevada hosts the Grand Canyon Antelopes after Corey Camper Jr. scored 20 points in Nevada's 80-73 loss to the New Mexico Lobos

JANUARY 26 • Associated Press

Henley scores 23, Grand Canyon knocks off Fresno State 68-57

Led by Jaden Henley's 23 points and 10 rebounds, the Grand Canyon Antelopes defeated the Fresno State Bulldogs 68-57

JANUARY 25 • Associated Press

Grand Canyon hosts San Diego State following Byrd's 21-point game

San Diego State takes on the Grand Canyon Antelopes after Miles Byrd scored 21 points in the Aztecs' 83-79 victory over the New Mexico Lobos

JANUARY 20 • Associated Press

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