Christyn Williams

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UConn vs Stanford NCAA National Semifinal Minneapolis MN 4/1/22

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UConn vs Villanova Big East Championship at Mohegan Sun Arena 3/7/22

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UConn vs Creighton at Gampel Pavilion, 1/9/22

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Christyn Williams holds up the NCAA Regional Championship trophy following the Huskies' win over Baylor in the Elite Eight on March 29, 2021.

Christyn Williams takes it to the hoop against Baylor on March 29, 2021.

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UNCASVILLE, CT - MARCH 08: The UConn Huskies take on the Marquette Golden Eagles during the 2021 Big East Womenâ??s Basketball Championship game at Mohegan Sun Arena on March 8, 2021 in Uncasville, Connecticut. (Ben Solomon/Big East Conference)

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Christyn Williams dribbles up the court against the defender in the game against Seton hall at gampel pavilion on February 10th

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Christyn Williams drives to the basket against South Carolina on February 8, 2021.

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Christyn Williams takes a jumper against DePaul on January 31, 2021 in Chicago.

Christyn Williams shoots a floater against Georgetown on January 23, 2021.

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Paige Bueckers and Christyn Williams celebrate at Tennessee on January 21, 2021

Christyn Williams drives to the basket at Tennessee on January 21, 2021.

Christyn Williams at Tennessee on January 21, 2021.

Christyn Williams takes a short jumper against Butler on January 19, 2021.

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Christyn Williams takes a shot against Butler on January 19, 2021.

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Christyn Williams accepts a basketball commemorating her 1,000th-career point prior to the game against Providence on January 9, 2021.

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Christyn Williams celebrates after scoring a basket against DePaul on December 29, 2020.

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Christyn Williams dribbles across midcourt against DePaul on December 29, 2020.

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Christyn Williams sizes up the defense against DePaul on December 29, 2020.

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Christyn Williams takes a shot against DePaul on December 29, 2020.

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Christyn Williams, Aaliyah Edwards and Aubrey Griffin

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Christyn Williams looks to dish to a teammate in transition against Xavier on December 19, 2020.

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Christyn Williams drives to the hoop against Xavier on December 19, 2020.

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Christyn Williams shoots a three-pointer against Xavier on December 19, 2020.

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Christyn Williams drives to the hoop against Creighton on December 17, 2020.

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Anna Makurat is congratulated by her teammates against Creighton on December 17, 2020.

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Christyn Williams takes it to the hoop against UML on December 12, 2020.

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Christyn Williams dribbles up the floor against UMass-Lowell on December 12, 2020.

Christyn Williams drives to the hoop against UMass-Lowell on December 12, 2020.

UConn vs Cincinnati AAC Championship 3/9/20

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Christyn Williams and Olivia Nelson-Ododa fight for a rebound against Tulsa

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Christyn Williams shoots in a game against Tulsa

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Geno Auriemma and Christyn Williams talk during a game.

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Christyn Wiliams yells after a foul call.

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Position:
Guard
Height:
5-11
Class:
Senior
High School:
Central Arkansas Christian
Hometown:
Little Rock, Ark.

CAREER STATS

CAREER HONORS

2022 Ann Meyers Drysdale National Shooting Guard of the Year
2022 NCAA Tournament Bridgeport All-Region
2022 BIG EAST Tournament Most Outstanding Player
2022 All-BIG EAST First Team
2021 NCAA Tournament River Walk All-Region
2021 BIG EAST All-Tournament Team
2021 All-BIG EAST First Team
2020 American Athletic Conference All-Tournament Team
2020 American Athletic Conference First Team
2019 American Athletic Conference All-Tournament Team
2019 American Athletic Conference Freshman of the Year
2019 American Athletic Conference All-Freshman Team

IN THE UCONN RECORD BOOKS

No. 15 in career points (1,850)

AFTER UCONN

Selected 14th overall by the Washington Mystics in the 2022 WNBA Draft

As a Senior (2021-22): Started and appeared in 33 games ... second on the team with 14.2 points per game ... scoring in double digits in 28 games ... notched 21 points and five rebounds vs. NC State (3/28) ... had 15 points and six rebounds while shooting 63.6 percent vs. Indiana (3/26) ... tallied 15 points, five rebounds and five steals vs. Georgetown (3/5) ... posted 16 points and five rebounds vs. Providence (2/27) ... scored 19 points and shot 63.6 percent and added five assists vs. Georgetown (2/20) ... notched 20 points vs. DePaul (2/11) ... scored 24 points and shot 4-for-5 from three vs. Villanova (2/9) ... notched 17 points at Creighton (2/2) ... tallied 19 points (8-for-12 shooting), seven rebounds and four assists at Providence (1/30) ... scored 17 points at DePaul (1/26) ... had 19 points, seven rebounds, seven steals and four assists at Butler (1/12) ... scored 17 points at Seton Hall (12/3) ... set career high vs. Minnesota (11/20) with 31 points ... started the season with 18 points vs. Arkansas (11/14).

As a Junior (2020-21): Started and appeared in 29 games ... second on the team with 16.3 points per game ... scored in double digits in 25 games ... notched 20 points vs. Arizona (4/2) ... scored 21 points vs. Baylor (3/29) ... posted 27 points with 12 field goals vs. Iowa (3/27) ... scored 16 points vs. Marquette (3/8) ... posted 26 points and six rebounds vs. Villanova (3/7) ... notched 14 points vs. St. John's (3/6) ... scored 15 points and added six rebounds at Butler (2/27) ... tallied 16 points at Creighton (2/25) ... notched 22 points at Xavier (2/20) ... scored 21 points on 72.7 percent shooting at St. John's (2/17) ... posted 19 points and seven rebounds at Georgetown (2/12) ... notched 19 points at Marquette (2/5) ... scored career-high 29 points and added five rebounds at DePaul (1/31) ... posted 16 points at Arkansas (1/28) ... notched 17 points, six assists and four steals vs. Georgetown (1/23) ... scored 20 points at Tennessee 1/21) ... tallied 17 points vs. Butler (1/19) ... posted 14 points, eight rebounds and five assists vs. DePaul (12/29) ... scored 1,000th career point vs. DePaul ... posted 18 points, eight rebounds and seven assists at Villanova (12/22) ... tallied season-high 24 points with four three pointers vs. Xavier (12/19) ... had 15 points and eight rebounds vs. Creighton (12/17) ... scored 21 points at Seton Hall (12/15).

As a Sophomore (2019-20): Played in all 32 games with 31 starts ... averaged 15.6 points and 4.9 rebounds per game ... scored in double digits in 25 games, including nine games with 20+ points ... scored 22 points on 69.2 percent shooting and added eight rebounds vs. Cincinnati (3/9) in the AAC Tournament championship ... tied her season high with 26 points and grabbed eight rebounds at Cincinnati (2/26) ... scored 20 points vs. Memphis (2/7) ... set season high with 26 points on 11 field goals at ECU (1/25) ... scored 21 points in three straight games: vs. Houston (1/11), vs. Baylor (1/9) and at SMU (1/5) ... posted 19 points, eight rebounds and six assists vs. Wichita State (1/2) ... notched first career double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds at DePaul (12/16) ... tallied 20 points and eight rebounds at Ohio State (11/24) ... scored 24 points in season opener vs. Cal (11/10).

As a Freshman (2018-19): Started all 38 games ... averaged 11.7 points and 3.2 rebounds per game while shooting 49.9 percent from the field ... scored double-digit points in 24 games, including nine straight to end the season ... scored 19 points vs. Notre Dame in the Final Four (4/5) ... had 16 points and seven rebounds vs. Louisville (3/31) ... tallied 21 points vs. Towson in first NCAA game (3/22) ... notched 16 points and six assists in AAC Tournament opener vs. ECU (3/9) ... posted 19 points on 87.5 percent shooting vs. South Carolina (2/11) ... scored 19 points vs. Cincinnati (1/9) ... broke out for 28 points with 11 field goals at Notre Dame (12/2) ... tallied 17 points vs. Purdue (11/28) ... made collegiate debut vs. Ohio State (11/11) ... first UConn freshman to start in her first career game since Breanna Stewart.

USA Basketball: Won gold at the 2019 Pan American games in 3x3 ... played for the U.S. 3x3 team in the FIBA 3x3 Women's Series in Chengdu, China; Turin, Italy; Ekaterinburg, Russia; and La Rochelle, France ... member of the 2018 U18 USA Basketball National Team ... won gold at the FIBA Americas U18 Championship in Mexico City ... led Team USA to the 2017 FIBA 3x3 U18 World Cup gold medal ... was the youngest member of the 2017 U19 Team, helping squad to a silver medal at the FIBA U19 World Cup ... teammates with fellow Huskies Crystal Dangerfield and Megan Walker on the team ... earned a bronze medal at the 2016 FIBA U17 World Championship.

Before UConn: Ranked the No. 1 recruit in the Class of 2018 according to ESPN ... 2018 Gatorade National Player of the Year ... 2018 Naismith Player of the Year ... 2018 WBCA High School Player of the Year ... three-time Gatorade Arkansas Player of the Year in 2016, '17, '18 ... 2018 McDonald's All-American ... led Central Arkansas to a 36-1 record and the Class 4A state championship as a senior with 26.8 points, 10.4 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.8 steals per game ... led Central Arkansas to a 29-5 record and the Class 4A state tournament quarterfinals as a junior, averaging 26.6 points, 8.6 rebounds and 2.4 steals per game ... as a sophomore averaged 29.3 points, 11.0 rebounds and 2.3 steals per game ... as a freshman averaged 28.5 points and 10.0 rebounds ... National Honor Society member ... also considered South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and UCLA.

Personal: Daughter of Cheryl and Sherman Williams … has five older siblings: Timothy, Andrew, Shelly, Amanda and Timia … brother, Timothy, played baseball at Crowder College … began playing basketball at 3 years old … favorite player is LeBron James.