Wichita State Athletics

2024-25 (Freshman):
Redshirted after missing the first month of the season with a knee injury.

High School:
Another Top-200 prospect comes from the Shockers’ backyard... Heights star TJ Williams chose to stay home, picking the hometown Shockers over Iowa and Missouri... The 6-foot-5 guard is the third-rated player in the state of Kansas and a 3-star prospect... 247Sports described him as one of the more explosive wing players in the class of 2024, Williams is at his best when he’s playing in attack mode and attacking the rim... He has the tools to be an elite defender... Kansas Gatorade Player of the Year... Williams averaged 16.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.2 blocks last season at Heights, while leading the Falcons to their second straight appearance in the Class 6A state championship game... Entering his senior season, Williams compiled a 66-9 record and a 2022 6A State Title... He was a two-time all-conference and all-state selection... As a junior, Williams was named first team by the KBCA, Wichita Eagle and was the Vype Wichita Player of the Year... Williams is slated to join a list of hometown players to play for the Shockers in the past decade, which includes Evan Wessel (2011-16), Conner Frankamp (2015-18), Samajae Haynes-Jones (2017-19) and current Shocker Xavier Bell.
 
Personal:
He’s the son of Tim and Kim Williams, and has one sister, Brooke.

Paul Mills on Williams:
“I am ecstatic that TJ will be playing his college basketball in Wichita. He has had a sensational high school career in Wichita and I anticipate that his contributions collegiately will result in many memorable moments as well. He has offensive and defensive versatility, that is unique to his skillset and size, that will allow him to make the transition to college basketball quicker than most typical freshman. We are excited that one of Wichita’s own will make his college debut in a Shocker uniform.”