Our “Player Spotlight” series allows you to get to know players in your state, region, and all around the country. We dig deep into what makes players tick, not only on the basketball court, but in every day life. Want to be spotlighted? Apply by emailing us at admin@jrallstar.com with your name, class & state!
Today we feature Akira McWilliams, a guard from Mississippi.
Player Name
Akira McWilliams
What state do you live in?
Mississippi
Player Height
5’3
Player Position
Guard
Player Class
Class of 2026
High School
North Forrest high school
AAU/Grassroots Club
Mississippi heat
What jersey number do you wear? Is there a significance behind it?
25.
What is your all-time favorite basketball memory?
Getting buckets.
When you think about your skillset and play style, what NBA or WNBA player is your game most comparable to?
Zia Cooke.
Who has been your biggest role model, and what have you learned from them?
Kobe Bryant , PLAY your game.
What are your post-high school plans, athletically and academically?
Playing basketball or being a heart doctor.
When you are not playing basketball, what do you do for fun?
Go to the gym.
If you could meet one person dead or alive, who would it be and why?
2pac
What is your favorite TV show or movie?
Home Alone
What is your favorite food?
Pizza
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would it be?
Florida
