Memphis recruit Mikey Williams was arrested in San Diego on Saturday. He was charged with assault using a deadly weapon and his mugshot surfaced online. Fans on social media were ruthless as they compared Williams to controversial Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant.According to ESPN, Williams is facing several counts of assault with a deadly weapon. He was released early Friday morning after paying a $50,000 bond. He will make his first court appearance on Thursday. He's facing a maximum sentence of up to four years in prison if convicted.Williams' lawyer, Troy P. Owens, released the following statement on behalf of his client:"This altercation was initiated by several uninvited individuals entering the home and causing a disturbance. During the aftermath of this disturbance, there were reports of shots being fired. Mr. Williams is alleged to match the description of the shooter."As a result, a search warrant was executed at the home, and Mr. Williams was arrested. He has posted bond and looks forward to addressing any allegations against him using the established procedures in our justice system."Mikey Williams' mugshot surfaced a few hours after his arrest. Fans compared his situation to that of Ja Morant, who was suspended by the NBA for eight games due to misconduct. baseball was made by the devil@OJSIMPS0NBURNERMikey Williams mugshot Lmao12278435Mikey Williams mugshot Lmao https://t.co/ncQlWOshtiHere are some of the reactions to Williams' mugshot on Twitter:☡ α у у 🧪@ZayyUhhFool@OJSIMPS0NBURNER The ja morant effect@OJSIMPS0NBURNER The ja morant effectLeft 4 Dead@PipRunnerss@OJSIMPS0NBURNER Watch he post it to his Instagram thinking it cute.6261@OJSIMPS0NBURNER Watch he post it to his Instagram thinking it cute.Perré Aye 🧑🏼‍🦱@Perre_Aye@OJSIMPS0NBURNER Him & Ja just started a whole new era of hoopers38@OJSIMPS0NBURNER Him & Ja just started a whole new era of hoopers🥽.@RepPrada@OJSIMPS0NBURNER Bape camo boosts the crash gene in the average negro male132936@OJSIMPS0NBURNER Bape camo boosts the crash gene in the average negro malejude@firstdowncheco@OJSIMPS0NBURNER i pray this isn’t the new youngboy pfp for overtime fans1621@OJSIMPS0NBURNER i pray this isn’t the new youngboy pfp for overtime fansBrunoCFC@Bruno7Cfc@OJSIMPS0NBURNER He's so happy getting a mugshot, bro bout to advertise that he gangster26@OJSIMPS0NBURNER He's so happy getting a mugshot, bro bout to advertise that he gangsterTyler❔@Tyler_458@OJSIMPS0NBURNER Bro internally was so gassed up about himself getting a headshot13@OJSIMPS0NBURNER Bro internally was so gassed up about himself getting a headshotBig.Papi.Pizzle@ZfComb@OJSIMPS0NBURNER He look proud to be in there@OJSIMPS0NBURNER He look proud to be in thereWealthsquad T.O.@TeeOww407@OJSIMPS0NBURNER Won’t do 4 years in college, but would do 25 to life1@OJSIMPS0NBURNER Won’t do 4 years in college, but would do 25 to lifeMalik Terrance@MalikTerrance23@OJSIMPS0NBURNER This better be in the next overtime series @OJSIMPS0NBURNER This better be in the next overtime series 😂Also Read: Who is Overtime Megan? Influencer sends internet into frenzy with Josh Giddey postMemphis releases statement on Mikey Williams' arrestMikey Williams was Penny Hardaway's most prized recruit for next season.Mikey Williams was one of Penny Hardaway's prized recruits for the Memphis Tigers next season. Williams was a four-star recruit coming out of San Ysidro High School in San Diego and ranked 34th in ESPN's top 100 players of 2023.The Tigers' athletics department released the following statement after Williams' arrest:"We are aware of the situation and are gathering more information."Williams was a popular high school basketball player and became a social media sensation.His mixtape blew up on YouTube. He has four million followers on Instagram and over two million on TikTok. His popularity even led to Puma signing him to an exclusive endorsement deal.Guns and basketball players have been a hot topic this year. Ja Morant was involved in several incidents, which culminated in an eight-game suspension by the NBA.A New Mexico State player was involved in a self-defense shooting that led to the university canceling its season and firing coach Greg Heiar. Alabama's Brandon Miller was linked to a murder wherein one of the suspects was former teammate Darius Miles.Also Read: "Got to close the deal" - LSU legend Shaquille O'Neal questions Caitlin Clark's greatness after loss in championship game