32 Facts About Courtney Williams

Courtney Monae Williams was born on May 11,1994 and is an American professional basketball player for the Minnesota Lynx of the Women's National Basketball Association.

Courtney Williams signed with the University of South Florida and enrolled at the school in the fall of 2012.

Courtney Williams grew up in Folkston, Georgia, a town with under 5,000 people.

Courtney Williams was jumping on my dirt bike, riding four-wheelers.

Courtney Williams played basketball for the Indians at Charlton County High School.

Courtney Williams later broke her own record by scoring 44 points in a game.

Courtney Williams's father advised her to develop her midrange because of her smaller size in high school.

Courtney Williams's mother let her continue to play AAU basketball that year.

Courtney Williams was named to the first team for all state in Georgia but was left off the senior all-star game.

Courtney Williams was a solid role player coming off the bench in her first season with the South Florida Bulls.

Courtney Williams finished the year with 16.3 points a game along with 7.5 rebounds and 2.4 assists.

Courtney Williams was named All-Conference First team and was an Honorable Mention for the All-American team.

Courtney Williams was a starter in every game her junior season and averaged 20.3 points per game which led the AAC.

Courtney Williams scored 763 points which was eighth best among all Division I players.

Courtney Williams was inducted into the University of South Florida Athletic Hall of Fame in 2019 and her number 10 jersey is retired by the team.

Courtney Williams was selected as the eighth overall pick by the Phoenix Mercury in the 2016 WNBA draft.

Courtney Williams was surprised by the selection since she didn't have many pre draft discussions with the Mercury.

On February 19,2020, Courtney Williams was traded to the Atlanta Dream as part of a three-team trade.

In October 2021, Courtney Williams was released from her contract after a video of them circulated through various media outlets of their involvement in a fight outside of an Atlanta area food truck.

On January 31,2024, Courtney Williams signed a two-year guaranteed deal with the Minnesota Lynx.

Courtney Williams ruptured a right thumb ligament in training camp and played through it until the Olympic break allowed enough healing time.

Courtney Williams' trash talk was noted in the semifinals against the Sun, but she says her style is to remain light.

In Game 1 of the finals against the New York Liberty on October 10,2024, Courtney Williams became only the second in Lynx franchise history to have 20+ points, 5+ rebounds, and 5+ assists in back-to-back playoffs games.

Courtney Williams played a clutch role for the team in their historic comeback win by scoring 8 of the last 10 points in regulation and 5 of the last 7 in overtime.

Courtney Williams was named to the WNBL Team of the Week on 14 November 2017, after a 26-point performance against the University of Canberra Capitals.

Courtney Williams was a key contributor in the Perth Lynx's historic 14 game winning streak, resulting in the team finishing the regular season on top of the ladder.

Courtney Williams finished the WNBL regular season averaging 21.7 PPG, 6.5 RPG, 4.1 APG, 2.25 STPG and 0.9 BLKPG.

Courtney Williams was selected as one of 12 players to play for the US at the 2015 World University games, held in Gwangju, South Korea in July 2015.

Courtney Williams recorded a double double, scoring 17 points and securing 10 rebounds.

Courtney Williams is the daughter of Michele and Donald Courtney Williams, and has one sister, Doniece.

Courtney Williams's father is a visible supporter when in attendance at her games, dancing, cheering, and high fiving fans.

Courtney Williams is openly queer, and her relationship with real estate broker N'Shya was featured in a video in the WNBA Pride is Love series in 2024.