Golden State Valkyries star Gabby Williams is officially Unrivaled.
On Thursday, the Miami-based 3-on-3 basketball league announced Williams signed a multi-year contract and will make her debut when the third season of Unrivaled tips off in 2027. The team she’ll play for is expected to be announced at a later date. Williams joins Minnesota Lynx rookie Olivia Miles on the list of new players suiting up next season.
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“I’m incredibly excited to announce that I’ll be playing in Unrivaled next season,” Williams said via release.
“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. Can’t wait to get started. See you soon, Unrivaled!”
Gabby Williams has committed to play in Unrivaled.
Williams, who joined the Valkyries during WNBA free agency earlier this year, is averaging a career-high 15.7 points per game as Golden State’s leading scorer. She is also shooting a career-best 38.2% from 3-point range.
Williams has a decorated career, which includes Olympic bronze and silver medals with the French national team in 2020 and 2024, respectively, and two EuroLeague championships in 2022 and 2026.
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The 29-year-old was drafted No. 4 overall by the Chicago Sky in 2018, where she spent three seasons. Williams also played four seasons with the Seattle Storm. In 2025, as a member of Seattle, she earned a WNBA All-Star nod along with first-team All-Defensive honors.
Williams led the league in steals per game (2.3) and had 99 total steals last season, the second-most in a single season in league history behind only Teresa Weatherspoon (100).
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: WNBA star Gabby Williams joins Unrivaled basketball for 2027 season
