Mikey Williams signs NIL deal expected to 'generate millions' for high school basketball star

Posted Jul 22, 2021
Explosive scoring guard Mikey Williams won't be eligible for the NBA draft until 2024 and still has nearly two years to decide on college basketball or a pro pathway. Yet his massive social media following has allowed Williams to become the first prep basketball star to sign with a major sports representation agency to pursue NIL endorsements and sponsorships. (ESPN.com)

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