Williams Signs with Grambling State Lady Tiger Basketball Team

Myah Williams

GRAMBLING, Louisiana  -- The GSU Lady Tiger Basketball team has been busy on the recruiting trail as they have signed Myah Williams, a 5'9 Guard from John F. Kennedy High School out of Seattle, Washington

Williams helped to lead Kennedy Catholic High School to three consecutive Seamount League Titles and to the State Championships in her freshman, sophomore and senior years.  Williams was named Seamount League Player of the Year in 2013 and was also name 1st team District 8 All-Regional.  She went on to earn a spot on the Washington All-State 2nd Team. Williams averaged 19.3 points and 10.5 rebounds per game to go along with  6.8 assists and 7.3 steals during her senior year.  She was named Seattle Times All Regional Player as well as being named Auburn Riverside Tournament of Champions Most Valuable Player and named to the Comcast Holiday All-Tournament Team.

"We are blessed to have this young and energetic talent.," said Assistant Coach Chauncey Harris.   "The truth is Myah was sold on Grambling before she even spoke to us.  This young lady has roots in Louisiana and she looks forward to establishing herself as a immediate force in our conference.

Williams comes from a long line of great athletes as her father Guy, was an All-American Basketball player at Washington State University and a NBA player with the Washington Wizards and Golden State Warriors.  "Myah's mom and dad were instrumental in making sure that their

Myah plans on studying Biochemistry and wants to work in the medical industry when her athletic career is over.

daughter had an opportunity to pursue her dreams of playing for Grambling State University, said Coach Harris"  Her sister Aminah plays basketball for the University of Washington and younger brother Noah (class of 2019) is rated the #1 player in the Northwest.

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