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Courtney Williams

Courtney Williams – WNBA News, Rumors & Updates, Stats

Who is Courtney Williams?

Courtney Williams is a dynamic, mid-range scoring specialist and playmaking guard for the Minnesota Lynx. A two-time WNBA All-Star, she’s known for her clutch performance, versatility across multiple roles, and remarkable scoring range that makes defenses wary.

Courtney Williams – Quick Facts

Detail Information
Full Name Courtney Monae Williams
Born May 11, 1994 (Age: 31)
Hometown Folkston, Georgia
Height/Weight 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m), approx. 139 lb
College University of South Florida (2012–2016)
WNBA Draft 2016 – 1st Round, 8th Overall by Phoenix Mercury
WNBA Teams Sun, Dream, Sky, Lynx
Current Team Minnesota Lynx
Position Guard
Key Strengths Midrange scoring, playmaking, rebounding, clutch shooting
All-Star Appearances 2× (2021, 2025)
Notable Awards Commissioner’s Cup Champion (2024)
Signature Stats (2025) 14.1 PPG, 6.1 APG, 4.9 RPG; 38.5% 3P%
Social Media Active on Twitch channel “StudBudz” with teammate Natisha Hiedeman

Early Life & College Career

Born on May 11, 1994, in Folkston, Georgia, Williams honed her skills at Charlton County High School before becoming a standout at University of South Florida (2012–2016). She earned WBCA Coaches’ All-American honors, led USF in scoring, rebounding, and ranked among the all-time leaders in points, rebounds, and assists. Her jersey (#10) now hangs in the school’s Hall of Fame.

WNBA Career

Draft & Early Years

Williams was selected 8th overall in the 2016 WNBA Draft by the Phoenix Mercury, then traded to the Connecticut Sun. Her career included stops with the Atlanta Dream, Chicago Sky, and overseas teams before landing with the Minnesota Lynx in 2024.

Roles & Breakthrough

In 2023 with Chicago, she transitioned into a full-time point guard—starting all 40 games—averaging career highs in assists (6.3), rebounds (6.0), and contributing two triple-doubles.

Lynx & All-Star Return

Since joining Minnesota, Williams became central to their offense. In 2024, she helped lead the team to the WNBA Finals, delivering clutch mid-range shots, elite rebounding for her size, and 44.4% three-point shooting in the playoffs.

She earned her second career All-Star nod in 2025, putting up stellar numbers: 14.1 PPG, 6.1 APG, 4.9 RPG, and shooting 38.5% from three.

Career Highlights & Achievements

  • 2× WNBA All-Star (2021, 2025)

  • Commissioner’s Cup Champion (2024 with Lynx)

  • Instrumental to Lynx WNBA Finals run in 2024

  • Two triple-doubles in 2023 (third in Sky history)

  • League-leading mid-range scorer (2024)—57.5% of her points from midrange, 46.2% efficiency

  • USF Hall of Fame and only player in school history with 2,300+ points, 900+ rebounds, 300+ assists.