The WNBA draft may still be months away, but speculations are already going around for the possibility of Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers reuniting at the Dallas Wings. Former UConn star Gabby Williams didn’t like the Fudd-Bueckers’ possible reunion as she wants the draft prospect to play for her Seattle team.
While she is thinking about her team so much and already trying to recruit the top prospect, the franchise is also showing love for the forward and nominates her for a special accolade.
Seattle Storm Backs Gabby Williams For Women’s Sports Star Of The Year
Completing her fifth season with the Storm, the player delivered a well-rounded performance and was even in the talks for the most improved player award in the 2025 WNBA season. Though Veronica Burton beat her in the honor, she has a chance to capture an even more prestigious award.
The Seattle Storm nominated Williams for the Women’s Sports Star of the Year award. The Seattle Sports Commission chooses the winner via fan votes and will declare its 91st winner on March 13 in a special event at Seattle Convention Center.
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Following a career-best season with the Storm, Gabby is nominated for Seattle Women's Sports Star of the Year 🤩
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The award is Seattle Sports Commission’s flagship annual celebration honoring Washington’s top athletes, coaches, leaders, and sports stories. There are many awards in the annual event, including Sport Star of the Year for men’s and women’s sports, to special honors like the Humanitarian Award, Royal Brougham Sports Legend Award, and Sports Equity & Inclusion Award.
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For the 29-year-old forward, the move to the Storm proved beneficial. She opened up on struggles at the Chicago Sky franchise, and now her growth in the 2025 season impressed everyone as the French star earned her first All-Star selection in 2025.
Gabby Williams Showcases Her Versatility On The Court
The 5-foot-11 forward was famous for her defensive tenacity and came close to setting a record for the most steals in a season in the WNBA. She finished the regular season as the only player with more than 70 steals and fell short of one steal to match the league’s record of 100 steals in a season set in 2006.
Gabby Williams will lace up for her first WNBA All-Star Game appearance since being drafted in 2018 🤩 pic.twitter.com/8H4KJjK1gj
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While her defensive game remained intact (and improved a bit), he offensive plays were also eye-catching. She recorded her career best scoring numbers with 11.6 points per game, shooting 35% from the range and above 87% from the free throw line.
Not only that, the payer improved her stats in assists and rebounds, showing off her best version on the court so far.