Elijah Williams is a 6-6 small forward from TMI Episcopal in San Antonio, Texas, and the son of Monty Williams, the 2022 NBA Coach of the Year with the Phoenix Suns who currently coaches at TMI. Playing for JL3 Elite on the Nike EYBL circuit, Williams ranked 10th in scoring with 19.8 points per game while shooting over 41 percent from three. Known as a skilled post scorer for a wing with big hands and strong finishing ability, he became Baylor's first 2026 commitment under coach Scott Drew in May 2025.