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Mercury's Williams Showcases Skills In College
Jul 9, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Kiana Williams (23) against the Minnesota Lynx at PHX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
The Phoenix Mercury nearly won a championship this year, and while the play of the starters gets the attention, this team also had some talented reserves. The Mercury had players like DeWanna Bonner and Sami Whitcomb leading the way, but there were also players like Kathryn Westbeld , Kiana Williams and more who helped the team when their number was called. Westbeld was one of the team's rookies, and for Williams, she was a veteran guard. Williams played 11 games with the Mercury this year, and she averaged 4.1 points and a rebound. She was no stranger to the franchise, as she signed a training camp deal with them back in 2022. However, she did not make the final roster. The Mercury guard played well in the minutes she received, and when it comes to the team's roster, Williams is one of the players who has a special accolade. Phoenix's veteran was drafted in 2021. That was a good year for her, as she was drafted by the Seattle Storm, and they won that year's Commissioner's Cup. Williams also won an NCAA cham

This article first appeared on Phoenix Mercury On SI  and was syndicated with permission.

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