Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Gabby Williams
Discover the career path of Gabby Williams, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
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.
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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.
2018: Signed with Dike Basket Napoli
In 2018, Gabby Williams signed with Dike Basket Napoli of the Italian First Division.
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.
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.
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.
June 2022: Signed with LDLC ASVEL
On June 15, 2022, Gabby Williams signed with LDLC 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.
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.
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