Courtney Williams

Courtney Williams is a professional basketball player who plays for the Minnesota Lynx. She first came to the limelight while in Charlton County High School where she broke the single-game scoring record by scoring 42 points in a single game. Her father, Donald Williams is often seen at her games, cheering her on and advising, which she feeds off of, as per Andscape. Williams further pursued her college career at the University of South Florida where she averaged 16.7 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game. She also had the best season in her senior year, scoring 22.4 points, 8.4 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game. This performance made her to be chosen as WBCA Coaches’ All-American in 2016 and paved the way for her WNBA career.

She was drafted with the 8th overall pick in the 2016 WNBA Draft by the Phoenix Mercury but was traded to the Connecticut Suns after 6 games. Williams has played for 5 teams in her 9-year WNBA career so far, elevating her stats along the way, improving little by little every single year. She was also instrumental in the Connecticut Suns’ playoff run in 2019 when they made it to the Finals but lost 3-2 to the Washington Mystics. She averaged 10.4 points, 6.0 rebounds and 6.3 assists per game in the 2023 WNBA season for the Chicago Sky.

Courtney Williams Early Life

Courtney Williams was born on 11th May 1994 in Folkston, Georgia. Her mother, Michele Williams was also a basketball player. Courtney’s talent was discovered at a tender age when she was in Charlton County High School where she scored 42 points in a single match breaking her mother’s record. Her high school achievements paved the way for her college basketball career as she received a scholarship at the University of South Florida.

Courtney Williams Personal Life

Courtney Williams was born to Michelle and Don Williams. Her dad was athletic all-around and her mom was a collegiate basketball player. Williams also has an American Bulldog, which, according to her is like a child, so she has a responsibility towards her and makes sure to wake up early to walk him and take care of him (via Women’s Hoops World).

Courtney Williams Family Background

Courtney Williams has a good family background that has always encouraged her in sports activities. Her mother, Michele Williams, was also a basketball player, but Courtney outplayed her in high school. Williams was born in Folkston, Georgia. She also has a sister, Doniece Williams.

Courtney Williams Wife/Girlfriend

Courtney Williams is currently dating N’Shya Seigle, who works as a Data Entry Clerk at Health Care of Carolinas according to her LinkedIn page. She hails from the Carolinas and is often seen courtside supporting Williams from the sidelines. She also takes of their dog, as she posts on social media about it. Her Instagram account has the handle @n.shya. Not much else is known about her

Courtney Williams Social Media

Courtney Williams is fairly active on social media showing off her elaborate fashion sense with unique fits and stats about her games as well. Apart from thus she also likes to post her girlfriend, N’Shya and her trips. Her Instagram account has the handle @courtnwilliams and she also has an X (formerly Twitter) account with the handle @CourtMWilliams.

Courtney Williams Brand Ambassador

Courtney Williams’ love for sneakers and shoes has bagged her a deal with Moolah Kicks, as per Forbes. Moolah Kicks announced that Courtney Williams will be their newest Brand Ambassador and will wear their shoes, the Neovolt Pro model, and participate in brand appearances and fan activations to promote the brand on social media. (via Forbes)

Courtney Williams Career Stats

Courtney Williams has played for a total of 5 teams in her currently ongoing 9-year career so far as of August 2024. Her stats with the different teams in her career are mentioned below:

Phoenix Mercury (2016):

Williams started her WNBA career with the Phoenix Mercury after being drafted 8th overall in the 2016 WNBA Draft. Despite her stint with the Mercury being short, she was able to prove her worth and the kind of impact she can bring as a playmaking guard.

Connecticut Sun (2016-2019, 2022):

Williams played her most productive seasons in Connecticut with the Sun. In her first tenure from 2016 to 2019, she appeared in 117 matches and was in the starting lineup in 91 matches. She accumulated a total of 1400 points, 579 rebounds and 318 assists. Williams was able to take the Sun to the WNBA Finals in 2019, and her scoring and playmaking skills were showcased during the series. She came back to the Sun in 2022 for a year contract and scored 379 points, 156 rebounds and 111 assists in total.

Atlanta Dream (2020-2021):

Williams signed for the Atlanta Dream in 2020. In total, she participated in 52 games and started in 45 of them during her two seasons. She made 821 points, grabbed 362 rebounds, and gave 191 assists. Her performance in the 2021 season was particularly impressive, as she recorded a career high 16.5 points per game that season.

Chicago Sky (2023):

Williams joined the Chicago Sky in 2023. While at the Sky, she featured in all 40 matches and was a starter in all of them in the regular season. She scored 414 points, grabbed 241 rebounds and dished out 251 assists. She was able to bring her experience and leadership to the team and this enabled the team to perform at a high level in the entire season.

Minnesota Lynx (2024-present):

Williams signed with the Minnesota Lynx in 2024. Her position as a veteran leader and a go-to player for the Lynx is valuable for the team as it aims to create a solid squad.

Courtney Williams Achievements

Courtney Williams has made a name for herself since she entered the league in 2016. Following are some of her notable achievements throughout her career:

WNBA All-Star (2021):

Williams got her first All-Star call-up in 2021, which placed her among the best players in the league. She demonstrated her scoring prowess and flexibility with the Atlanta Dream leading to the nomination.

WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Championship (2024):

In 2024, Williams was in the Minnesota Lynx team that triumphed in the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup. This achievement established her as a valuable team member and her capacity to play in critical games.

WNBA Finals Appearance (2019):

Williams was instrumental in taking the Connecticut Sun to the WNBA finals in the year 2019. She was a key player in the Sun’s deep playoff run as a scorer and a playmaker, but unfortunately, the Sun lost to the Washington Mystics.

WBCA Coaches’ All American:

Williams is also the recipient of the WBCA Coaches’ All-American nomination in 2016 following her breakout season at college in her senior year, wherein she scored 22.4 points per game with 8.4 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game, which also set the tone for her WNBA career.

McDonald’s All-American:

Williams also won a McDonald’s All-American nomination in 2012, which is given to the best high school players in the country.

Courtney Williams Contract

Courtney Williams signed a 2-year, $355,000 deal with the Minnesota Lynx, with an average annual salary of $177,500. Her previous contract was with the Chicago Sky, which was a 1-year, $160,000 contract including a guaranteed amount of $160,000 and an average annual salary of $160,000. Her current contract details are mentioned below: