Natalie Williams

Class of 2016

  • Williams was a two-time Kodak All-American while at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) • She was the first woman to earn All-American honors in both basketball and volleyball in the same year
  • In college, Williams averages a career double-double and holds the highest career rebounding average in PAC-10 history
  • Williams was named the 1994 PAC-10 Player of the Year and was a 1st team All-PAC-10 from 1992-1994
  • She was a three-time All-WNBA 1st team selection and a three-time WNBA All-Star
  • In the American Basketball League (ABL), Williams was a two-time All-ABL 1st team selection and the 1998 ABL MVP
  • Williams help guide USA Basketball to the 2000 Olympic gold medal
  • She also guided USA Basketball to the 1998 and 2002 World Championships gold medals
  • Williams was named the 1999 USAB Female Athlete of the Year
  • She was named the 2nd greatest athlete from Utah by Sports Illustrated