WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – William & Mary head men's basketball coach Dane Fischer announced the signing of 6-7 guard/forward Jack Karasinski (Grand Rapids, Mich. / Catholic Central) and 6-10 forward Charlie Williams (Carmel, Ind. / Carmel) to National Letters of Intent on Wednesday.
 
"We are extremely thrilled to add Jack and Charlie to the William & Mary Men's Basketball family," Fischer said. "Both young men are top-notch students and come from outstanding high school basketball programs. They should make an immediate impact within our program upon arrival."
   
Jack Karasinski
Guard/Forward
6-7 | 205
Grand Rapids, Mich. / Catholic Central
 
An All-State selection as both a sophomore and a junior … Named to the All-State First Team as a junior by the Associated Press, Detroit News and Detroit Free Press … Led Catholic Central to a undefeated season and a Division 2 State Championship in 2021 … Scored 18 points with five rebounds and two assists in the 77-54 win in the state title game over Battle Creek Pennfield … Averaged 20 points, six rebounds, four assists, two steals and two blocks per game as a junior … Shot 60% from the floor, 43% from 3 and 72% at the free throw line in 2020-21 … Was an Elite 25 Select pick in 2021 … Honored as a Meijer Scholar-Athlete … Twice named to the BCAM Best All-State team … As a sophomore, named to the All-State Second Team by the Detroit News, Detroit Free Press and Associated Press … Named to the Grand Rapids Dream Team as a sophomore and a junior … A two-time all-conference selection …  … A three-star recruit according to 247Sports … Rated No. 3 in the State of Michigan  by 247Sports … Chose the Tribe among 16 Division I offers … As a sophomore, averaged 14 points, four rebounds, two assist, two steals and a blocked shot per game … Averaged 17 ppg playing with GR Storm in the UA Rise … Scored 10 ppg competing in the EYBL for the Indy Heat.
 
Fischer on Karasinski
"Jack was our top target at his position from the start. He is an incredible competitor and can play and guard multiple positions. We are excited about the toughness and versatility he will bring to our program."
 
Charlie Williams
Forward
6-10 | 205
Carmel, Ind. / Carmel
 
Named an Indiana Junior All-Star as one of the top 12 players in the Class of 2022 … An honorable mention Indiana All-State selection … A starter that helped lead Carmel to a 4A State Championships in 2021 … Named to the Indianapolis Star preseason Super Team prior to his senior season … Carmel enters 2021-22 ranked No. 1 in the state of Indiana and top 25 nationally … Averaged eight points, five rebounds, two assists and 1.5 blocks per game in 2020-21 … Shot 56% from the field and 80% from the free throw line as a junior … Carmel finished with a 26-2 record and won a MIC Championship at 7-0 in league play … Named to the All-Hamilton County team in 2021 … Was a standout at the IBCA Top 100 Showcase in June of 2021 … Rated as the 10th-best prospect in Indiana's Class of 2022 by BaumHoops.com … Averaged 8.2 points, five rebounds, two assists and 1.5 blocked shot per game as a sophomore … Shot 52% from the field and 74% at the free throw line in 2020 … Played AAU for Team Teague … Member of the Carmel High School Leadership Council.
 
Fischer on Williams
"Charlie quickly rose to the top of our recruiting board after seeing him this summer. He possesses incredible skill and mobility for someone his size. Charlie has really developed over the past couple of seasons and has a tremendous amount of upside."