History of Gabby Williams in Timeline
Gabrielle Lisa Williams is an American-French professional basketball player currently playing for the Golden State Valkyries in the WNBA and Fenerbahçe in the Turkish Super League and EuroLeague Women. Drafted 4th overall by the Chicago Sky in 2018, Williams played college basketball as a forward for the UConn Huskies, securing national championships in 2015 and 2016. She's a two-time EuroLeague champion (2022, 2026), earning the Final Four MVP award in 2022. Williams has also represented the French national team in the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
1992: Olympic Game
In the game against the United States, which had not lost an Olympic game since 1992, the Americans again prevailed, but France kept the game close, finally losing 93–82.
September 9, 1996: Gabrielle Williams Born
On September 9, 1996, Gabrielle Lisa Williams was born. She is an American-French professional basketball player.
2012: Olympic Trials
In 2012, Gabby Williams cleared 6 feet 2+1⁄4 inches at the Olympic trials, finishing fifth. She qualified as an alternate for the 2012 London Olympics.
2015: National Championship
In 2015, Gabby Williams, playing for the UConn Huskies, won a national championship.
2016: National Championship
In 2016, Gabby Williams, playing for the UConn Huskies, won another national championship.
2017: Defensive Player of the Year
In 2017, Gabby Williams was named the American Athletic Conference and WBCA NCAA Division I Defensive Player of the Year.
2018: Signed with Dike Basket Napoli
In 2018, Gabby Williams signed with Dike Basket Napoli of the Italian First Division.
2018: Lowe's Senior Class Award
In 2018, Gabby Williams was awarded the Lowe's Senior Class Award.
2018: Drafted by Chicago Sky
In 2018, Gabby Williams was drafted 4th overall by the Chicago Sky in the WNBA draft.
2018: WNBA Draft
In 2018, Gabby Williams was drafted 4th overall in the WNBA draft by the Chicago Sky.
January 2019: Dike Basket Napoli withdrew from championships
In January 2019, after week 14, Gabby Williams' team, Dike Basket Napoli, withdrew from the championships.
February 2019: Signed with Spar CityLift Girona
In late February 2019, Gabby Williams signed with Spar CityLift Girona to replace Shay Murphy.
2019: LFB Season Interrupted
The 2019–20 LFB season was interrupted after the 16th round due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 2020: Signed with Sopron Basket
On May 15, 2020, Gabby Williams signed with Sopron Basket, joining former UConn teammate Megan Walker.
2020: Tokyo Olympic Games
In 2020, Gabby Williams played for the French national team in the Tokyo Olympic games.
May 9, 2021: Traded to Los Angeles Sparks
On May 9, 2021, Gabby Williams was traded to the Los Angeles Sparks.
2021: Eurobasket Competition
In 2021, Gabby Williams played for Les Bleues in the Eurobasket competition, helping the team win silver, averaging 8.2 points per game.
2021: EuroLeague Women Championship
In 2021-2022, Gabby Williams won the EuroLeague Women championship with Sopron Basket, and was named Final Four MVP.
February 3, 2022: Acquired by Seattle Storm
On February 3, 2022, Gabby Williams was acquired by the Seattle Storm in a trade involving Katie Lou Samuelson.
April 10, 2022: EuroLeague Women Championship
On April 10, 2022, Gabby Williams won the 2021–22 EuroLeague Women championship with Sopron Basket, and was named Final Four MVP.
June 2022: Signed with LDLC ASVEL
On June 15, 2022, Gabby Williams signed with LDLC ASVEL.
2022: EuroLeague Champion and Final Four MVP
In 2022, Gabby Williams was a EuroLeague champion and was named the Final Four MVP.
2023: Eurocup and French Championship
In 2023, Gabby Williams won the Eurocup and the French championship with ASVEL.
July 2024: Signed with Fenerbahçe S.K.
In July 2024, Gabby Williams signed a deal with Fenerbahçe S.K.
2024: Paris Olympic Games
In 2024, Gabby Williams played for the French national team in the Paris Olympic games.
2024: Silver Medal at Olympics
In 2024, Gabby Williams was named to the French national team for the Olympics, winning a silver medal in the tournament. She led the team in points, assists, and steals.
April 12, 2026: Joined Golden State Valkyries
On April 12, 2026, it was announced that Gabby Williams had joined the Golden State Valkyries on a multi-year contract.
2026: EuroLeague Champion
In 2026, Gabby Williams won another EuroLeague championship.
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