Madison Williams (born October 29, 1999) is an American professional

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player for

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in the

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. She was drafted in the Second Round of the

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by the

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. She played college basketball at

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College career

Williams came out of high school as the 24th overall ranked player according to ESPN HoopGurlz's rankings. She was named to the

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in 2018. Williams signed to play for the Sooners in November 2017. During her time at Oklahoma, Williams was named to the WBCA All-American Honorable Mention team twice, AP All-American Honorable Mention team, was a 3-time All-Big 12 Team honoree, and joined the Top 10 ranks in multiple Sooner statistical categories. Williams also was a two-finals

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finalist. Williams finished her Sooner career as the only player in school history with 2,000 points, 950 rebounds and 300 assists.

College statistics

WNBA career

Williams was drafted in the Second Round of the

- 18th overall - by the

. Williams competed in training camp for the Storm, but ultimately didn't make the roster. She was waived on May 12, 2023.

Phoenix Mercury

Williams signed a 7-Day Contract with the

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on August 22, 2023, due to

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and

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being out for Phoenix. Wiliams made her WNBA debut against the

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on August 23, tallying 2 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 block.

WNBA career statistics

Regular season

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References

External links

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Oklahoma Sooners bioWNBA bio
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