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With just over three weeks remaining in the regular season, we take a look at one key player (sometimes two) from each team – some All-Stars and some X-factors – to keep an eye on as the stretch run heats up.
Teams are listed in order of standings as of Aug. 18, 2025.
1. Minnesota: Kayla McBride &amp; Courtney Williams
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Despite losing the league’s top scorer and leading MVP candidate, Napheesa Collier, for the past two weeks (and no definitive timetable for a return), the Lynx have not missed a stride – winning all four games that Collier has missed. The key is Minnesota’s depth, led by its two other 2025  All-Stars. Williams has picked up her scoring (averaging a team-high 18.5 since Collier has been out), while McBride is shooting 46.9% from 3 in the month of August.
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2. Atlanta: Naz Hillmon
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On a team with three All-Stars &#8212; Allisha Gray, Rhyne Howard and Brionna Jones &#8212; it&#8217;s a player that just entered the starting lineup in August that leads the team in point differential (+6.4). In fact, the Dream are 12.3 points per 100 possessions better when Hillmon is on court (+12.9 net rating) compared to when she&#8217;s off (+0.6 net rating). Gray is second on that list with a 6.5 pts per 100 poss differential.
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3. New York: Emma Meeseman
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Signed on Aug. 1 to help fill the void left by Breanna Stewart – who last played on July 26 and is projected to return near the end of August – the Liberty swapped in one former Finals MVP (Meesseman in 2019) for another (Stewart in 2018 and 2020). In her first seven games in New York, the Belgian center is averaging 15.3 points per game on 51.9% FG, 60% 3P and 90.5% FT shooting splits, along with 5.7 boards, 3.7 assists, a steal and a block in her first WNBA action since 2022 with Chicago.
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4. Phoenix: Alyssa Thomas
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Alyssa Thomas did not record a single triple-double in her first eight WNBA seasons combined. Her first came on July 22, 2022 and she’s added 19 more since – including five so far in her first season in Phoenix. Thomas has more triple-doubles in her first 28 games with the Mercury than any other player in WNBA history has for their entire career. Thomas’ ability to impact all facets of the game has lifted Phoenix to its first 20+ win season since 2018 and has the Mercury in the race for home-court advantage in the playoffs.
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5. Las Vegas: Jewell Loyd
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As part of a three-team deal in February, the Aces acquired Jewell Loyd from Seattle, while sending Kelsey Plum to Los Angeles. After playing her first decade with the Storm, Loyd got off to a slow start in her first season in Las Vegas. However, she is currently playing her best ball of the season – coinciding with the Aces’ season-high seven-game win streak. Over eight games in August, Loyd is averaging 14.8 ppg on 45.9% shooting overall and 45.6% from 3-point range – providing a consistent perimeter scoring threat to complement A’ja Wilson’s work in the frontcourt.
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6. Indiana: Kelsey Mitchell
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With Caitlin Clark limited to just 13 of Indiana’s 35 games due to three separate injuries, fellow guards Sydney Colson and Aari McDonald out for the season, and Sophie Cunningham leaving Sunday’s game with a knee injury, the Fever have shown their resilience to remain in the thick of the playoff hunt. A key reason is the play of Kelsey Mitchell, who erupted for a career-high-tying 38 points (34 coming in the 2nd half and OT) to lead the Fever to a franchise-record 21-point comeback on Sunday. Ironically, Mitchell’s two 38-point games have both come against Connecticut – six years apart.
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7. Golden State: Veronica Burton
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Burton arrived in the Bay with career averages of 5.5 points, 3.0 assists and 2.5 rebounds over her first three seasons in Dallas and Connecticut. In her first season with the Valkyries, Burton has thrived – averaging career-bests of 11.3 points, 5.1 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 38.2% shooting from beyond the arc. And she’s peaking at the right time. Burton has increased both her scoring and shooting percentage month over month all season, currently at 13.5 points on 48.6% shooting from deep over eight games in August, helping the Valkyries set the record for most wins by an expansion team in its inaugural season.
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8. Seattle: Brittney Sykes
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Acquired on Aug. 5 from Washington, Sykes is averaging 14.4 points, 3.4 assists and 1.6 steals in her first five games with the Storm. As Seattle pushes for a playoff berth, Sykes’ ability to impact the game on both ends of the court will be key to complement fellow All-Stars Skylar Diggins, Nneka Ogwumike and Gabby Williams. The Storm enter this week clinging to the eighth and final playoff berth, leading the No. 9 Sparks and No,. 10 Mystics by just a half-game each.
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9. Los Angeles: Kelsey Plum
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Only one player in WNBA history has averaged at least 20 points and six assists over the course of a full season – Diana Taurasi during the 2013 season. Twelve years later, Plum is on pace to join Taurasi as she’s averaging 21.0 points and 6.6 assists – ranking third in the league in both categories – in her first season in Los Angeles. How important has Plum’s scoring been for the Sparks this season? L.A. is 12-9 when she scores 20+ points and 4-8 when she’s held below 20 points.
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10. Washington: Sonia Citron &amp; Kiki Iriafen
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Following the Sykes trade, the burden of keeping the Mystics in playoff contention fell even more on Washington’s pair of All-Star rookies. Citron leads the Mystics in scoring (15.2 ppg, 17th in WNBA), while Iriafen leads the team in rebounding (8.5 rpg, 4th in WNBA). With five rookies on the roster and only two players – Alysha Clark (via the Sykes trade) and Stephanie Dolson – on the squad, the Mystics are building for the future. Getting Citron and Iriafen more experience this season will be key.
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11. Dallas: Paige Bueckers
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A leading candidate for Rookie of the Year honors, the No. 1 pick in the 2025 Draft is putting herself in historic company with her on-court play. Bueckers is one of only 15 rookies in WNBA history to average at least 18 points per game (she’s currently ninth at 19.8 ppg exactly. And she’s one of only two rookies – along with last year’s Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark – to average at least 15 points and five assists in their debut season.
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12. Chicago: Ariel Atkins &amp; Angel Reese
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How important has Atkins been for Chicago? How about the fact that all eight of Chicago’s wins have come with Atkins on the court. The team is 0-7 in the games she’s missed in her first season in Chi-town after spending the first seven seasons – including the 2019 title run – in Washington. Meanwhile, Reese has appeared in only two of Chicago&#8217;s last dozen games due to a back injury, but is ramping up for a return. Despite appearing in only 23 games, Reese leads the W in double-doubles (17, tied with Thomas) and rebounds (12.6 rpg), while increasing her scoring, shooting, assists, steals and blocks over her rookie year.
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13. Connecticut: Aneesah Morrow &amp; Saniya Rivers
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With the Sun eliminated from playoff contention, Connecticut has 11 remaining games to continue to develop its young talent with an eye toward next year. In April, Connecticut chose Morrow (7th) and Rivers (8th) with first round picks as the team began a new chapter in 2025. Morrow ranks 2nd among rookies and 18th in the WNBA with 6.2 rebounds per game (along with 7.4 ppg), while Rivers ranks 2nd among rookies and tied for 6th in the WNBA with 1.6 steals per game (along with 8.1 ppg).

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Players To Watch During the 2025 Stretch Run

The WNBA playoff race is heating up, and this weekend’s slate is loaded with betting value on DraftKings Sportsbook. The Minnesota Lynx are fighting to hold the top spot, the red-hot Las Vegas Aces are pushing to extend their late-season surge, and the New York Liberty are desperate to break out of a slump. Plus, the WNBA Champion odds at DraftKings Sportsbook have seen some notable movement.
Let’s take a look at the latest <a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/leagues/basketball/wnba">WNBA odds</a> for WNBA Champion, give a weekend preview, and I’ll share my WNBA best bets for Friday and Saturday’s games on DraftKings Sportsbook. You can also find more WNBA previews, picks, and daily content on <a href="https://dknetwork.com/?source=WNBAArticlebyMeghan">DraftKings Network.</a>
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<a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/leagues/basketball/wnba?category=team-futures&amp;subcategory=champion">2025 WNBA Champion Odds</a>
The Favorite: MIN Lynx (+155)
It’s been a back-and-forth battle between the Minnesota Lynx and New York Liberty in the WNBA futures market. Earlier this month, Minnesota (+180) opened August as the Finals favorite, only for New York (+170) to take over on August 8. Now, a week later, the odds have swung again — Minnesota sits atop the board at +155 to win it all on DraftKings Sportsbook.
The defending champs have hit a wall, losing six of their last 10 and sliding from the No. 2 seed after spending most of the season there. Injuries, most notably to Breanna Stewart, have played a role, but inconsistency and sloppy execution have been just as costly, dropping New York behind Atlanta in the standings.
Meanwhile, Minnesota has been rolling, winning nine of their last 10 despite being without MVP frontrunner Napheesa Collier. Their surge comes from a disciplined defense, balanced scoring, and a next-player-up mentality, with Kayla McBride and Courtney Williams delivering night after night. At this pace, the Lynx locking up the No. 1 seed feels inevitable.
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WNBA Best Bets and Weekend Preview
Seattle Storm at Atlanta Dream — Friday, August 15, 10:00 PM ET
If there’s a team peaking at the right time, it’s the Atlanta Dream. Winners of eight of their last 10 and riding a six-game streak, Atlanta has jumped the defending champs for the No. 2 seed. Allisha Gray is playing at an MVP level, posting career highs of 18.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game. She set the tone in the first of back-to-back matchups with Seattle, dropping 21 points and 11 boards in an 85-75 win that handed the Storm their sixth straight loss. Rhyne Howard also lit it up with 25 points, giving Atlanta serious momentum for Friday’s rematch.
Seattle, meanwhile, has spiraled since trading for Brittney Sykes at the deadline, losing eight of their last 10 and clinging to the final playoff spot. Nneka Ogwumike remains a bright spot, averaging 19 points and 7.4 rebounds over her last five, including a 29-point performance last game. But Skylar Diggins has cooled off, leaving the Storm without their second scoring punch. With the Dream rolling and Seattle reeling, I’m backing Atlanta to extend their win streak to seven and keep their grip on that No. 2 seed.
<a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/event/sea-storm-%40-atl-dream/32641579">PICK: ATL Dream -2.5 (-112)</a>
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New York Liberty at Minnesota Lynx — Saturday, August 16, 2:00 PM ET
Nothing beats a Finals rematch — unless you’re New York this season. The Liberty have dropped both meetings with Minnesota, losing by a combined 19 points. While both teams are still missing their stars, the Finals favorite Lynx have shown they can thrive without MVP frontrunner Napheesa Collier. Tight rotations, timely turnovers, and efficient role-player production have let them dictate pace and finish strong against elite opponents.
For the defending champs, Breanna Stewart’s absence has created a glaring two-way gap. Rebounding issues and an uptick in turnovers have stalled the offense, making it tough to keep pace.
Kayla McBride has stepped up big in Collier’s absence, averaging 18.2 points over her last five, including eight threes in Minnesota’s record-setting 53-point road win over the Aces. Pair her consistency with Alanna Smith’s rim protection and Courtney Williams’ playmaking, and it’s tough to bet against the Lynx continuing their dominance in this matchup.
Strong Lean: MIN ML
<a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/leagues/basketball/wnba?category=player-points&amp;subcategory=points-o%2Fu">PICK: Kayla McBride Over 15.5 Points (-105)</a>
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Game Recap: Lynx vs. Liberty (8/10/25)

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Courtney Williams

Transactions: Selected eighth overall in the 2016 WNBA Draft by the Phoenix Mercury on April 14, 2016. Traded to Connecticut Sun in June 2016. Traded to the Atlanta Dream in February 2020 as a part of a multi-team trade with Connecticut and Phoenix. Signed a one-year deal with the Connecticut Sun in February 2022.
Career Highlights:
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<li>2021 WNBA All-Star</li>
<li>Four 30-point games, 25 20-point games, 16 double-doubles</li>
<li>Has played in 209 games with 171 starts over seven seasons.</li>
<li>Career totals include 2,603 points, 1,104 rebounds, 622 assists, 180 steals and 59 blocks.</li>
<li>Has tallied 17 double-doubles in her career, seven of which came in 2021 with Atlanta.</li>
<li>Quick guard with great leaping ability, good rebounder for her size, quick hands, thrives in transition, can score from anywhere on the floor.</li>
<li>Currently sits at 12th all-time in scoring (1,779), ninth all-time in rebounding (735) and 10th all-time in assists (429) in Connecticut Sun history.</li>
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2022 Highlights with Connecticut:
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<li>Appeared and started in 34 of Connecticut&#8217;s regular season games.</li>
<li>Finished with 379 points, 156 rebounds, 111 assists, 33 steals and 14 blocks.</li>
<li>Tallied her 2,500th career-point in a win over Minnesota on 7/22, which was also her 200th game played in the WNBA.</li>
<li>Grabbed her 1,000th career-rebound in a win over Atlanta 6/15.</li>
<li>Dished out her 600th career-assist in a loss to Chicago on 7/31.</li>
<li>Appeared and started in all 12 playoff contests.</li>
<li>Finished the 2022 postseason with 123 points, 47 rebounds, 28 assists, seven steals and six blocks.</li>
<li>Led the Sun in their Game 1 Finals loss to Las Vegas with 18 points, two rebounds, five assists and one block.</li>
<li>Now sits at ninth in scoring (303), ninth in rebounding (107), sixth in assists (68) and 11th in games played (22) in Connecticut Sun postseason history.</li>
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2021 Highlights with Atlanta: 
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<li>Started in all 32 of the Dream’s games</li>
<li>2021 WNBA All-Star</li>
<li>AP Player of the Week (6/2)</li>
<li>Career season saw her average 16.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.5 blocks per game.</li>
<li>Recorded seven double-doubles, 8 20-point games and 2 30-point games in 2021.</li>
<li>Led the Dream in points (31), made three-pointers (3), defensive rebounds (10), total rebounds (12), assists (7) and steals (2) against New York (5/29), scoring 6 of Atlanta’s 8 points in overtime and hitting the go-ahead jumper to win the game.</li>
<li>Recorded 31 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists against New York (5/29) and made the game-winning shot in overtime.
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<li>The outing marked the only time this season a player in this league had more than five assists in a 31+ point double-double.</li>
<li>One of only seven players in the league with at least 31 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists in a game in 2021, joined by her teammate Tiffany Hayes.</li>
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<li>Came off the bench to score 15 points for Team WNBA in the 2021 WNBA All-Star Game, adding on two assists, a steal and a block to help her team defeat the USAB Women’s National Team.</li>
<li>2021 WNBA Regular Season Leaders and Ranking
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<li>1,101 total minutes played – 1st</li>
<li>Two 30+ point games – T-4th</li>
<li>228 field goals made – 3rd</li>
<li>1 field goals made per game – T-3rd </li>
<li>128 mid-range field goals made and 4.0 per game – 1st </li>
<li>333 mid-range field goals attempted and 10.4 per game – 1st</li>
<li>46 offensive rebounds and 1.4 per game – 1st among guards</li>
<li>173 defensive rebounds and 5.4 per game – 2nd among guards</li>
<li>219 total rebounds and 6.8 per game – 1st among guards</li>
<li>17 blocks – 5th among guards</li>
<li>59 points, clutch – 1st</li>
<li>1 clutch time shooting percentage (min. 30 FGA) – 2nd</li>
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<li>Milestones:
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<li>Reached 100 career three-pointers made against Phoenix (9/8).</li>
<li>Reached 2,000 career points against Indiana (7/11).</li>
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2020 Highlights with Atlanta: 
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<li>Appeared in 20 games and started in 14.</li>
<li>Led all guards in the league in rebounding, ranking&#8230;
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<li>11th with 1.9 offensive rebounds per game and 37 total offensive rebounds</li>
<li>13th with 7.2 total rebounds per game, 5.3 defensive rebounds per game and 106 defensive rebounds</li>
<li>15th with 143 total rebounds</li>
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<li>Saw a streak of 12-straight games with double-digit scoring, a run that included four 20+ point outings and one 30-point performance.</li>
<li>Recorded four double-doubles: 13 PTS/10 REB against Seattle (8/6), 12 PTS/14 REB against Phoenix (8/14), 15 PTS/13 REB against New York (9/3), and 20 PTS/10 REB against Chicago (9/9).</li>
<li>Made her first start with the Dream against Seattle (8/12), scoring 12 points with a team-high 7 rebounds.</li>
<li>Grabbed a career-high six offensive rebounds and 14 total boards against Phoenix (8/14).</li>
<li>Scored 30 points against Washington (8/19) on 13 made field goals in a season-high 37 minutes, which marked just the second 30-point outing of her career.</li>
<li>Scored 20 points in back-to-back games against Chicago (9/9) and Connecticut (9/11).</li>
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2019 Highlights with Connecticut:
<ul>
<li>Started in all 34 regular season games and all eight postseason games</li>
<li>Her 13.2 points per game, 450 total points, 3.8 assists per game, 129 total assists, 29 minutes per game and 45.7 three-point shooting percentage were all career high records</li>
<li>Helped the Sun reach the WNBA Finals, averaging 17.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 4.4 assists in the postseason</li>
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2018 Highlights with Connecticut:
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<li>Appeared in 30 games with 29 starts</li>
<li>Ranked third on the team in scoring (12.6 ppg), third in assists (90) and fourth in rebounds (178)</li>
<li>Set franchise record with 15 made field goals while scoring the most points in regulation (34) in Sun history against Washington (6/13)</li>
<li>Her scoring (12.6 ppg), rebound (5.9) and assist (3.0) averages were all career highs</li>
<li>Tallied three double-doubles and 18 double-figure scoring games</li>
<li>Had a career-high four made three-pointers against Washington (6/13)</li>
<li>Pulled down a career-high 10 rebounds four times in 2018. It was the fifth time in her WNBA career she has had that many rebounds</li>
<li>Led the Sun in rebounds eight times and in scoring four times</li>
<li>Set new single-season career highs for rebounds (178), assists (90) and made threes (20)</li>
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2017 Highlights with Connecticut:
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<li>Appeared in 34 games with 28 starts</li>
<li>Was fourth on the Sun with a career-high scoring average (12.3 ppg), and third in total rebounds (142), made field goals (185) and assists (71)</li>
<li>Registered career highs in all of those categories</li>
<li>Also career highs for minutes (884), made threes (12), made free throws (36) and steals (19)</li>
<li>Had career-high 12 made field goals and 27 points, including 15 in the fourth quarter, of a comeback win against Seattle (8/8)</li>
<li>Had 23 double-figure scoring games</li>
<li>Led the Sun in scoring six times</li>
<li>Had a career-high 10 rebounds with 23 points on 10 of 11 shooting at San Antonio (6/3)</li>
<li>Had five or more rebounds in 17 games</li>
<li>Scored 500th career point at Atlanta (8/15)</li>
<li>Pulled down 200th career rebound against Chicago (8/23)</li>
<li>Had 100th assist at Los Angeles (9/3)</li>
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2016 Highlights with Phoenix and Connecticut:
<ul>
<li>Traded to the Connecticut Sun along with the draft rights to Jillian Alleyne and Phoenix’s second round pick in the 2017 WNBA Draft, from the San Antonio Stars for Kelsey Bone</li>
<li>Appeared in 19 games without a start for Connecticut</li>
<li>Appeared in 25 games overall, including six with Phoenix</li>
<li>Reached double figures in seven games with Sun</li>
<li>Had career-high 20 points and eight made field goals at New York (9/9)</li>
<li>Had career-high seven rebounds twice</li>
<li>Had eight games with at least five rebounds</li>
<li>Averaged 11 points, 6.5 rebounds and four assists over the last two games of season</li>
<li>Averaged 10.1 points per game in September</li>
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College Highlights:
<ul>
<li>Will be inducted into the USF Hall of Fame as a part of the 2020 class.</li>
<li>Completed four-year career ranked second in points (2,304), third in rebounds (931), sixth in assists (318), seventh in blocks (93) and 12th in steals (163)</li>
<li>Owns top two single-season totals (763 as a senior, 710 as a junior) in USF history</li>
<li>Fifth all-time in three-point shooting percentage (.426)</li>
<li>Highest WNBA draft pick in USF program history</li>
<li>Reached double-figures in 33 of 34 games as a senior</li>
<li>Had 23 games with 20 or more points</li>
<li>Had five games with 30 or more points</li>
<li>Set program NCAA Tournament record with 31 points in 48-45 win over Colorado State in first round of 2016 tournament</li>
<li>Averaged 22.4 points as a senior</li>
<li>Averaged 21.3 points over the last two seasons at USF</li>
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Personal:
<ul>
<li>Daughter of Michele and Donald Williams</li>
<li>Has one sister, Doniece Williams</li>
<li>At Charlton County High, scored 42 points, breaking single-game school record set by her mother 22 years earlier</li>
<li>Named All-Region Player of the Year and All-State as a senior</li>
<li>Was a First Team All-Region selection as a freshman</li>
<li>Graduated high school with honors</li>
<li>Selected as one of 12 players to compete for the United States in the 2015 World University Games in South Korea</li>
<li>Williams helped the USA win gold by posting double-doubles against Japan and Canada in the semis and finals, respectively</li>
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