Mike Williams - College Basketball News & Rumors

Committed to Tulsa Williams has committed to play for Tulsa for the 2026-27 season, per Dushawn London of 247Sports.com.

Impact Williams will join the Golden Hurricane following a single season with Seton Hall. The 6-foot-3 guard averaged seven points and 2.6 rebounds per game across 33 contests for the Pirates this past season. The former LSU transfer will retain a single year of eligibility with Tulsa.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Enters transfer portal Williams has entered the transfer portal, he told 247Sports. Williams averaged 7.0 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists this season.

Impact Williams' decision to transfer marks the departure of a productive backcourt contributor for Seton Hall. His experience and scoring ability will be missed as the Pirates adjust their roster for next season.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Karaban helps No. 6 UConn edge Seton Hall 71-67 after being added to Huskies of Honor

Alex Karaban scored 23 points after being added to the Huskies of Honor before his final home game, and No. 6 UConn rallied for a 71-67 victory over Seton Hall on Saturday

FEBRUARY 28 • Associated Press

Scores 10 off bench Williams closed with 10 points (3-4 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), three rebounds, one assist and three steals over 21 minutes during Sunday's 63-56 victory over Butler.

Impact Williams came off the bench for the first time this season Sunday, but that didn't stop him from having a productive performance. He scored 10 points for the first time since Jan. 24, doing so on just four attempts from the field. He also recorded three steals for just the third time this season. It's unclear if his move to the bench will be a permanent one, but he proved that he can be as productive while coming off the bench so it may not matter much.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Finley Bizjack scores 25 points to lead Butler over No. 25 Seton Hall 77-66

Finley Bizjack scored 25 points and Butler snapped a four-game losing streak with a 77-66 win over No. 25 Seton Hall

JANUARY 17 • Associated Press

Drops 16 versus UConn Williams produced 16 points (6-16 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, one block and one steal across 32 minutes during Tuesday's 69-64 loss to UConn.

Impact Williams scored a team-high 16 points Tuesday, giving his team a chance to knock off the red-hot Huskies. Despite his scoring total it was not his best performance as he only made six of his season-high 16 field goal attempts, including going 1-8 from beyond the arc. He also failed to record an assist for just the second time this season. Still, it was his first game scoring in double figures since Dec. 3 and doing that versus the No. 3 team in the country is no small feat.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go vs. USC Williams (knee) is available against USC in the Maui Invitational semis, per Jerry Carino of the Asbury Park Press.

Impact Williams was forced to leave Seton Hall's upset win over NC State with a knee ailment, and ultimately didn't return to that game. That made his status for Tuesday a question mark, however it appears that the guard will be available. That's big for the Pirates, as Williams has started every game this season and averages 8.2 points and 3.3 rebounds.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Staton-McCray scores 22 to lead Seton Hall over No. 23 NC State 85-74

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Dealing with knee injury Williams III is dealing with a knee injury, according to Jerry Carino of App.com.

Impact Williams III had been bothered by a knee injury during Monday's win over NC State, and while he attempted to return, he had to leave the game due to cramping. The shooting guard, a transfer from LSU, tallied 14 points, six rebounds and two assists in just 19 minutes. His status for Tuesday's game against USC is uncertain.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Seton Hall basketball adds Mike Williams, transfer guard from LSU Who is Mike Williams? 3 things to know about the latest addition to Seton Hall's crowded backcourt for 2025-26

JUNE 5, 2025 • APP.COM

Commits to Seton Hall Williams has committed to transfer to Seton Hall on Wednesday, Pete Nakos of On3sports reports.

Impact Williams will look to regain momentum with the Pirates following a challenging sophomore year where he appeared strictly off the bench. The 6-foot-3 guard showed promise as a freshman with LSU, appearing in 33 games including 22 starts, averaging 7.2 points, 1.2 assists, and 2.2 rebounds.

JUNE 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Enters transfer portal Williams entered the NCAA's transfer portal Monday, PortalUpdates reports.

Impact Unfortunately for Williams, currently a sophomore, his second season is easily worse than the first. He has opened himself up to a fresh start with two years of collegiate eligibility and a redshirt remaining.

MARCH 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high 13 points in win Williams contributed 13 points (4-5 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and one rebound over 14 minutes during Tuesday's 81-67 victory over South Carolina.

Impact Williams' 13 points were his most this season, and he was lethal from downtown off the bench, hitting 3-of-4 triples. Williams has hardly been involved this season, but Tuesday's outing could spark a strong finish to the season if he can continue to see similar playing time.

FEBRUARY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sees most minutes since opener Williams produced eight points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 17 minutes during Tuesday's 78-74 win over Arkansas.

Impact Williams' 17 minutes tied a season high for him. The guard has been seldom used this season, but his eight points were also a season high and crucial in helping the Tigers top Arkansas. This performance could earn him more minutes off the bench moving forward.

JANUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Texas A&M hosts Williams and LSU

LSU faces the Texas A&M Aggies after Mike Williams III scored 20 points in the Tigers' 96-55 win against the Northwestern State Demons

JANUARY 5, 2024 • Associated Press

Mike Williams III hits 6 3s, scores 20. hot-shooting LSU beats Northwestern State 96-55

Freshman Mike Williams III hit six 3-pointers and finished with 20 points, both season highs, Hunter Dean and Derek Fountain each had their double-double of the season and hot-shoo...

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • Associated Press

Williams scores 15, helps LSU rally from behind in 74-56 win over Alabama State

Freshman Mike Williams III matched his season-high with 15 points and LSU dominated the second half to defeat Alabama State 74-56

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • Associated Press

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