History of Gabby Williams in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 11, 2026

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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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

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.

June 26, 2023: Signed with Seattle Storm

On June 26, 2023, Gabby Williams signed a rest-of-season contract with the Seattle Storm after recovering from a concussion.

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.