Angelina Williams

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Angelina Williams
Personal information
Born (1983-07-21) July 21, 1983 (age 40)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Career information
High school George Washington (Chicago, Illinois)
College Illinois (2001–2005)
WNBA draft 2005: 2nd round, 18th overall pick
Selected by the Phoenix Mercury
Position Guard
Number33
Career history
2005 Phoenix Mercury
2006 Detroit Shock
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

Angelina Williams (born July 21, 1983) is a former professional basketball player who played two seasons in the WNBA.

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College

At University of Illinois (2001–05) she majored in sports management and was a member of the Dean's List. She became the first Fighting Illini to play a WNBA game and finished her career as the school's fourth all-time leading scorer. [1]

Illinois statistics

Source [2]

Legend
  GPGames played  GS Games started MPG Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage 3P%  3-point field goal percentage FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game APG  Assists per game SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high
Year Team GP Points FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2001-02 Illinois 29 235 43.6 26.2 78.04.1 1.4 1.3 0.8 8.1
2002-03 Illinois 29 448 45.534.774.4 4.3 2.7 1.7 0.8 15.4
2003-04 Illinois 27 425 42.0 21.3 72.9 5.22.7 2.0 1.0 15.7
2004-05 Illinois 3053344.5 32.2 72.9 4.6 2.7 2.11.217.8
Career Illinois 115 1641 43.9 29.7 74.0 4.5 2.4 1.7 1.0 14.3

Personal life

Williams is the daughter of Ricky and Darlene Harvest. In college, she was involved in student council.

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References

  1. "Angelina Williams Becomes First Illini To Play In WNBA :: After making pro debut Sat. night, Williams will play in Indianapolis on Tuesday". cstv.com. Archived from the original on September 27, 2015. Retrieved 26 September 2015.
  2. "Women's Basketball Player stats". NCAA. Retrieved 2 October 2015.