Mark Williams Siblings

Mark Williams is a 7-foot-tall starting center of the Charlotte Hornets. He hails from Norfolk, Virginia and is known for his elite rim-protecting and shot-blocking abilities. As of November 2024, Williams is averaging 1 block per game for his career and his career high in blocks is 5, which he achieved in a game against Houston Rockets on January 18, 2023. Williams plays tough lockdown defense on the court which has made him a fan-favorite amongst Hornets fans.

Before the NBA, Williams was a five-star recruit in high school and played for Duke University from 2020 to 2022 where he first showed glimpses of elite defense as he won ACC Defensive Player of the Year in 2022. Williams was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets in the first round of the 2022 NBA draft with the 15th overall pick. Since getting drafted, Williams has shown raw potential at every opportunity but the first two years of his NBA career have been marred with injuries as he only played 43 games in his rookie season and 19 games in the second 2023-24 season. However, the Hornets believe in Williams' potential as they have already picked up player options in his rookie contract for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons. In the 2023-24 season, Williams averaged 12.7 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks per game.

Who are Mark Williams’ siblings?

Mark Williams has two older sisters, Victoria and Elizabeth. His eight-year-old sister Elizabeth is a star basketball player as well.

Victoria Williams

Not much is known publicly about Victoria Williams, as she has kept a lower profile compared to her siblings.

Elizabeth Williams

Elizabeth Olatayo Williams is Mark Williams' older sister. She was born on June 23, 1993. Elizabeth is a highly accomplished Nigerian-American professional basketball player. She is known for her tenacious defense and all-around offensive skills, as she has made an impact in the WNBA and international basketball circuits. Elizabeth was born in Colchester, Essex, England, to Nigerian parents, but moved to the US when her parents immigrated. She is on the roster of the Chicago Sky as of November 2024.

Elizabeth was introduced to basketball around age nine when a family friend suggested to her parents that she give it a try due to her height and athletic potential. She soon joined an AAU team and quickly became a top-tier player, as she was selected for the inaugural USA Basketball U16 team in 2009. Elizabeth competed at the FIBA Americas U16 Championship for Women in Mexico City, where she was the second-highest scorer, with 13.4 points per game. Her growth as a basketball player continued as she played at the FIBA U17 World Championship in France and later at the U19 team at the World Championships in Chile. In both the competitions, she led Team USA to Gold Medals.

Elizabeth Williams later attended Duke University from 2011 to 2015, where she became one of the most decorated players in the school’s history. In her four years with the Blue Devils, Elizabeth Williams averaged 14.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists and a tremendous 3.1 blocks per game. Her elite defense can be recognized as she won an unbelievable four consecutive ACC Defensive Player of the Year awards. Elizabeth blocked an impressive 426 shots over her career, and won the prestigious National Defensive Player of the Year title in her senior year. Duke eventually honored her contributions by retiring her jersey in 2016. Elizabeth’s Duke success had a lasting impact on her younger brother, Mark Williams, who also attended Duke University and joined the Blue Devils men’s basketball team. Watching his sister’s success inspired Mark to pursue basketball

Elizabeth Williams was drafted fourth overall in the 2015 WNBA draft by the Connecticut Sun. After initial struggles, she was traded to the Atlanta Dream in 2016, where she averaged 11.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks per game, a breakthrough performance that earned her the WNBA Most Improved Player Award. Elizabeth Williams remained with Atlanta for six seasons before moving to the Washington Mystics in 2022.

Beyond her achievements on the court, Elizabeth has been a vocal advocate for social justice, using her platform to bring awareness to issues affecting her community. In 2020, she played a prominent role in the WNBA’s campaign against former Atlanta Dream co-owner Senator Kelly Loeffler’s stance on the Black Lives Matter movement. She led her teammates in supporting Loeffler's opponent, Raphael Warnock, in the Georgia Senate race, a campaign that significantly elevated awareness around the WNBA’s stance on social justice. Elizabeth’s advocacy reflects her commitment to change beyond basketball, highlighting her leadership both on and off the court.

Who are Mark Williams’ parents?

Mark Williams was born to Nigerian parents, Margaret and Dr. Alex Williams, who is a physician who specializes in gastroenterology.