Golden State Valkyries forward Gabby Williams has committed to a multi-year deal with Unrivaled, the Miami-based 3-on-3 women’s basketball league that kicks off its third season this coming January.
At 29 years old, Williams will be stepping onto the Unrivaled court for the very first time. Which team she’ll compete for within the league has yet to be determined and will be announced down the road.
Williams spoke enthusiastically about the move in a statement released by the league. “The opportunity to compete alongside some of the best players in the world, continue growing my game, and be part of something that is pushing women’s basketball forward is truly special,” she said.
In her debut season with Golden State, Williams has been playing some of the best basketball of her career. Through 15 games — all starts — she is averaging a career-high 16.3 points per game, along with 3.7 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.6 steals, and 26.7 minutes on the floor. She is also shooting a personal-best 37.8% from three-point range, connecting on 31 of 82 attempts.
Across eight professional seasons split between the Chicago Sky (2018-20), Seattle Storm (2022-25), and the Valkyries, Williams carries career averages of 8.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.6 steals, and 25.3 minutes per game.
Last season with Seattle, Williams earned WNBA All-Star honors and was named to the All-Defensive first team. She also recorded 99 steals that year, a total that tied for the second-highest single-season steal count in league history.
Williams was originally selected fourth overall by the Chicago Sky in the 2018 WNBA Draft after her college career at UConn.
On the international stage, Williams has represented France in two Olympic Games, earning a bronze medal in 2020 and a silver medal in 2024.
