(3-17-26) Lilly Williams, a 6-foot-5 center from Howell High School, was named the 2026 Michigan Miss Basketball on March 16, 2026. A Michigan State signee, she is the first player from Howell to ever win the award.
Williams was home-schooled before attending public school for the first time this year at Howell.
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Lilly Williams – HEA Firebirds (Michigan)
2023-24 Women’s National Player of the Year (Maravich Award) & 2024-25 Sullivan Award Winner
Lilly Williams continues to set the standard for excellence! As a returning Maravich Award winner, Lilly was honored with the prestigious 2024-25 Sullivan Award, an accolade reserved for returning National Player of the Year Winners. Her phenomenal leadership was instrumental in guiding Michigan’s HEA Firebirds to back-to-back Undisputed HomeSchool Basketball National Championships.
Williams was selected as a 2026 McDonald’s All-American (the only player from Michigan in 2026) and has been ranked as high as No. 15 nationally by ESPN.
Lilly Williams – Howell | 2026 Michigan Miss Basketball Award Winner
She averaged 17.8 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 5.7 blocks per game, including a new Howell records for most blocks in a season (126) and blocks per game.
She led the Highlanders to a 23–2 record and a 19-game winning streak.
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