Harnessing Popularity Of Prep Star Mikey Williams, NBC Sports Is Showcasing High School Basketball

Posted Dec 23, 2021
Top 15 junior Mikey Williams already has 3.4 million Instagram followers and is the most famous prep basketball player in America, but he appreciates the importance for his growing brand of playing games on television, too. When his high school games appear on the platforms of the NBC Sports Network, Williams likes that he gets even more exposure. (Forbes)

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