Hot Springs Lakeside has a tremendous amount of talent, and McKenzie Williams McKenzie Williams 5'6" | PG/SG Hot Springs Lakeside | 2027 State AR is the point guard leading the charge on this solid 5A squad.

This past season, she averaged 15.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 2.8 steals per game. Williams is a solid shooter who has connected on 72 3-pointers over two years on varsity, but she is even better when she has her head down and is driving to the rim.

Besides scoring, she knows how to make plays for others. In transition, she makes quick decisions, finding seams in the defense to hit her teammates with accurate passes. At the other end of the floor, she can force turnovers, which leads to more fastbreak opportunities.

McKenzie Williams McKenzie Williams 5'6" | PG/SG Hot Springs Lakeside | 2027 State AR does not get talked about enough, despite being an all-state player for the Lady Rams this past season and holding offers from Harding and Ouachita Baptist. I see another all-state caliber season in the future for the 2027 point guard.

McKenzie Williams McKenzie Williams 5'6" | PG/SG Hot Springs Lakeside | 2027 State AR was one of the best freshmen in the state last season as she got the chance to play right away for Lakeside. Her 14.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 2.3 steals per game earned her two D2 offers from Harding and Ouachita Baptist. So far as a sophomore, she continues to play well, and she is definitely not going to be #18 for much longer.

So far in 2024/25, Williams is averaging 15.6 points, 5.1 rebounds (1.7 offensive rebounds), 2.1 assists, and 2.2 steals per game. Williams is a solid 3-point shooter, with 15 made triples in 9 games this season. She is an even better driver, as she slashes hard into the paint, drawing contact and finishing against tough defensive pressure.

On defense, Williams is another player who can create havoc for the other team with her on-ball pressure. Williams is quick on her feet, reacting quickly to every loose ball she sees and picking them up for an opportunity to score at the other end. If she is not causing turnovers, then she is probably still playing solid defense and staying in front of the opposition.

McKenzie Williams McKenzie Williams 5'6" | PG/SG Hot Springs Lakeside | 2027 State AR is way too underrated, but Harding and Ouachita Baptist clearly do not see her that way. Her ranking will improve, you can bet money on that.