History of Courtney Williams in Timeline

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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May 11, 1994: Courtney Williams' Birth

On May 11, 1994, Courtney Monae Williams was born. She would later become an American professional basketball player.

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2012: Enrolled at the University of South Florida

In 2012, Courtney Williams signed with the University of South Florida and enrolled at the school in the fall.

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.

November 2017: Named WNBL Player of the Week

In November 2017, Williams was named WNBL Player of the Week, after tallying 37 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists across a pair of victories.

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.

2019: Inducted into USF Athletic Hall of Fame

In 2019, Williams was inducted into the University of South Florida Athletic Hall of Fame and her number 10 jersey was retired by the team.

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

October 2021: Released from Contract

In October 2021, Williams, along with teammate Crystal Bradford, was released from her contract after a video circulated showing their involvement in a fight outside of an Atlanta area food truck.

2021: Earned First All-Star Appearance

In 2021, Williams earned her first All-Star appearance with the Atlanta Dream.

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.

January 31, 2024: Signed with the Minnesota Lynx

On January 31, 2024, Williams signed a two-year guaranteed deal with the Minnesota Lynx, expressing a desire for long-term stability.

June 14, 2024: Achieved milestone in Lynx game against the Sparks

In the June 14, 2024, Lynx home game against the Sparks, Williams became only the 4th WNBA player to have 15+ points, 10+ assists, 8+ rebounds, and 4+ steals.

October 4, 2024: Lynx Win Semifinals Against Connecticut Sun

After the October 4, 2024, semifinals Lynx win over the Connecticut Sun, Cheryl Reeve said that Williams' presence brought toughness, swag, belief, and playmaking ability to the team.

October 8, 2024: Lynx Win Game 5 Semifinals Against Connecticut Sun

In the October 8, 2024, game 5 semifinals Lynx win against the Connecticut Sun, Williams had 24 points, seven assists, five rebounds, and two steals.

October 9, 2024: Announced to Play in Unrivaled

On October 9, 2024, Unrivaled announced that Williams would play in the inaugural 2025 season for the new league and she was selected for Lunar Owls.

October 10, 2024: Achieved Playoff Milestone in Game 1 Finals Against the New York Liberty

On October 10, 2024, in Game 1 of the finals against the New York Liberty, Williams became only the second in Lynx franchise history to have 20+ points, 5+ rebounds, and 5+ assists in back-to-back playoffs games. She scored 8 of the last 10 points in regulation and 5 of the last 7 in overtime.