PORTAL NEWS: Sixth-Year Guard Jeremiah Williams Heading to Georgetown

The 6-4 former Rutgers captain visited the Hilltop and committed

Your Georgetown Hoyas continue their active approach to reshaping the roster through the transfer portal this offseason. The latest announcement indicates that veteran guard Jeremiah Williams is set to join the Hoyas. Williams has spent five years in college, including redshirt year, and played two past years at Rutgers. This commitment adds significant experience and playmaking to a revamped Georgetown lineup heading into the 2025-26 season.

Jeremiah Williams, a 6-foot-4 guard from Chicago, Ill., brings a well-traveled collegiate journey with him. He is entering his sixth collegiate year with one season of eligibility remaining. Williams began his college career at Temple, playing two seasons there.

Per his Rutgers bio, as a freshman in 2020-21, he started all 16 games he played and averaged 9.3 points and 4.1 assists per game, ranking fifth in the AAC in assists per game. In his sophomore season (2021-22), he started 21 of 22 games, averaging 9.5 points and 4.3 assists per game. Across his two seasons at Temple, Williams averaged 9.4 points, 4.2 assists, and 1.3 steals per game, starting 37 of 38 games played.

Ahead of the 2022-23 season, Williams transferred to Iowa State. Tragically, he suffered a left Achilles tendon injury in practice in October 2022 and missed the entire 2022-23 season, never appearing in a game for the Cyclones.

His journey then took him to Rutgers. His debut with the Scarlet Knights was delayed due to a suspension related to alleged tampering with evidence of underage gambling in Iowa. After being granted a temporary restraining order, he became eligible in February 2024. Williams eventually made a written plea to the simple misdemeanor and paid a $645 fine with no jail term.

Upon his Rutgers debut on February 3 against Michigan, where he scored 10 points, he immediately provided a significant spark, contributing to a four-game winning streak for Rutgers. In the 12 games he played (starting 11), he averaged 12.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game. His strong performance, including 18 points, seven assists, and five rebounds in a victory over No. 9/11 Wisconsin, earned him Big Ten Player of the Week honors on February 12.

For the 2024-25 season at Rutgers, Williams returned as a redshirt senior and was named a captain.

He played in 31 games, making 26 starts, averaging 7.0 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game in 24.2 minutes. While his scoring and assists per game dipped compared to his shorter 2023-24 season, he still had 8 games scoring double-digit points, with a season-high of 20 against No. 20 Texas A&M.

Williams himself noted his focus last offseason was on shooting and skills, and Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell praised him as an “unbelievable leader” with “great leadership skills.”

Williams officially entered the transfer portal on March 26, 2025, and according to his agent, received interest from several schools, including Xavier, Nebraska, USC, Virginia Tech, Penn State, George Washington, and VCU.

Williams’ experience and leadership would be a valuable asset for the Hoyas. He joins a busy transfer class arriving on the Hilltop. Georgetown had already added five new players:

• KJ Lewis, a dynamic and explosive guard from Arizona, who averaged 10.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.9 assists in 25.8 minutes.
• Langston Love, an exceptional long-range shooting guard from Baylor, who averaged 8.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.2 assists in 20 games.
• Isaiah Abraham, a forward from UConn who was a highly ranked recruit, looking to make a bigger impact after averaging 1.6 points in limited minutes.
• DeShawn Harris-Smith, a guard from Maryland who transitioned from regular starter to sixth man, averaging 2.5 points this season after 7.3 points last year.
• Vincent Iwuchukwu, a 7’1” center from St. John’s, described as a dominating presence on the boards and defensively, averaging 2.7 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 0.5 blocks in 7.2 minutes last season.

These incoming players arrive as Georgetown sees several players depart via the transfer portal. The Hoyas lost five players this offseason:

• Jayden Epps (guard) transferred to Mississippi State
• Drew Fielder (forward) transferred to Boise State
• Jordan Burks (forward) transferred to UCF
• Drew McKenna (wing) transferred to Old Dominion
• Curtis Williams (guard) transferred to Tulane

Beyond the transfers, the Hoyas also face significant changes with players moving towards the professional ranks. Micah Peavy is moving on from Georgetown. Peavy and Thomas Sorber received invitations to the 2025 NBA Draft Combine.

Peavy, a versatile wing, is described as having NBA-ready tools and is seen as a potential second-round pick after averaging 17.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 2.3 steals, and significantly improving his three-point shooting to 40.0% this season.

For freshman standout Thomas Sorber, who earned All-BIG EAST Third Team and unanimous All-Freshman honors while averaging 14.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 2.0 blocks, he declared for the 2025 NBA Draft while specifically maintaining his college eligibility. This allows him to go through the pre-draft process, gather feedback, and weigh his options.

While Sorber is projected as a first-round pick despite a season-ending foot injury, the decision of whether to remain in the draft or return to Georgetown is complex and the door to return remains open. However, based on recent measurements at the NBA Draft Combine, many believe that Thomas Sorber is likely remaining in the NBA Draft.

Nevertheless, the incoming transfer players, including the addition of Jeremiah Williams, look like they are filling more than merely the gaps left by the departures of key contributors and are hopefully adding new dimensions to the roster.

Starters Malik Mack and Caleb Williams are set to return. Adding two 6’9” players who redshirted last year in Jayden Fort and Seal Diouf, as well as a 7-footer in Julius Halaifonua coming off injury (and playing in the Trans-Tasman Throwdown) likely make the roster seem more than intriguing.

Williams’ extensive experience across multiple programs, his ability to provide scoring and assists, and his noted leadership qualities could make him a central figure in integrating the new and returning pieces as Ed Cooley looks to continue building the program.

The transfer portal activity signifies a commitment to quickly retooling and competing in the Big East conference and beyond this season.

Welcome to the Hilltop, Jeremiah! Hoya Saxa!