Top-40 junior forward Elijah Williams, son of Monty, commits to Baylor

Posted May 28, 2025
Top-40 junior Elijah Williams, the son of longtime NBA player and coach Monty Williams, announced his commitment to Baylor on Tuesday. A 6-foot-6 small forward who attends TMI Episcopal (Texas) -- where he plays for his father -- Williams is ranked No. 40 in the ESPN 100 for the class of 2026. He has had a strong spring for JL3 on the Nike EYBL circuit. (ESPN.com)

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