Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Courtney Williams

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: August 1, 2025

Discover the career path of Courtney Williams, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Courtney Monae Williams is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA. She completed her high school basketball career at Charlton County High School before committing to the University of South Florida in 2012.

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July 2015: Participated in the World University Games

In July 2015, Williams was selected as one of 12 players to play for the US at the World University Games in Gwangju, South Korea. She helped the team win the gold medal, contributing a double double with 15 points and 10 rebounds in the final game against Canada.

June 26, 2016: Traded to the Connecticut Sun

On June 26, 2016, after appearing in a few games for the Phoenix Mercury, Williams was traded to the Connecticut Sun.

August 10, 2017: Signed with the Perth Lynx

On August 10, 2017, Williams signed with the Perth Lynx for the 2017–18 WNBL season.

2017: Selected for USA Women's Basketball National Team Pool

In 2017, Williams was selected for the 2017–2020 USA Women's Basketball National Team pool.

2019: Reached WNBA Finals with the Sun and Player of the Week nod

During the 2019 season, Williams helped the Sun reach the WNBA Finals, but they lost to the Washington Mystics. She was also honored by the league with a Player of the Week nod during the 2019 season.

February 19, 2020: Traded to the Atlanta Dream

On February 19, 2020, Williams was traded to the Atlanta Dream as part of a three-team trade.

2020: Part of USA Women's Basketball National Team Pool

Williams was part of the 2017-2020 USA Women's Basketball National Team pool

2022: Participated in National Team training camp

In 2022, Williams participated in National Team training camp.

2022: Re-signed by the Connecticut Sun

In 2022, the Connecticut Sun re-signed Williams for the WNBA season.

2022: Played for Athletes Unlimited

In the 2022 season, Williams played for Athletes Unlimited.

February 4, 2023: Signed with the Chicago Sky

On February 4, 2023, the Chicago Sky announced the signing of Williams, whose terms were not disclosed. She was asked to switch to playing point guard.