About Rita Williams
Born 1976. Rita Williams is an American basketball player and basketball coach.
Rita Williams (born January 14, 1976) is an American former professional basketball player in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). She was the 13th pick in the 1998 WNBA draft, selected by the Washington Mystics. She attended Mitchell College, and played college basketball for the University of Connecticut.
WNBA career During the 2000 expansion draft on December 15, 1999, Williams was selected by the Indiana Fever.
In the 2000 WNBA season, Williams had the third most steals per game average (2.38). In the 2001 WNBA season, Williams became the first WNBA All-Star in Indiana Fever history.
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College
Personal life Williams earned a degree in sociology from University of Connecticut.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Rita Williams?
Professional basketball player
When was Rita Williams born?
Rita Williams was born on 14 January 1976 in Norwalk.
What is Rita Williams's occupation?
Rita Williams is a basketball player and basketball coach.
What nationality is Rita Williams?
Rita Williams is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rita Williams. https://biography.guide/rita-williams-basketball-player/
MLA: "Rita Williams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rita-williams-basketball-player/.
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