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Christyn Williams

Christyn Williams (born May 20, 2000) is an American women's basketball player at the University of Connecticut (UConn). She played for Central Arkansas Christian School in North Little Rock, Arkansas. A five-star recruit and one of the most decorated high school basketball players in history, Williams has risen to national acclaim after winning the 2018 WBCA National Player of the Year award, the 2018 Naismith National Player of the Year award the 2018 Gatorade National Player of the Year award, and the 2018 USA Today Player of the Year award. Williams also was named a McDonald's All-American, where she was named the game's MVP after scoring 22 points and leading the West team to an 82-79 victory. Williams was also named to the 2018 Jordan Brand Classic team.

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2000-05-20

Birth Place

Little_Rock,_Arkansas

Nationality

American

Height

1.8034

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How would knee surgery rehab be like for Christyn Williams?

Christyn Williams, the second round pick for the Washington Mystics in the 2022 WNBA Draft, saw her professional career end (for now) before it could start. It wasn’t because of subpar performance. But rather, it was because she had a season-ending knee injury. While it is unclear exactly what was damaged, Williams had to have surgery which would have ended her season, even if she wasn’t cut.

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Mystics rookie Christyn Williams suffers season-ending injury

Mystics rookie Christyn Williams suffered a season-ending knee injury, the team announced Wednesday. Washington drafted her 14th overall nine days earlier in the 2022 WNBA Draft. Williams will undergo knee surgery and does not yet have a timetable for a return. "We are heartbroken for Christyn and will miss her...

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Mystics rookie Christyn Williams suffers season-ending knee injury during practice

Former UConn guard and Washington Mystics rookie Christyn Williams suffered a season-ending knee injury during Tuesday's practice, the team announced Wednesday. "We are heartbroken for Christyn and will miss her greatly. She was off to a terrific start in training camp, and I know she will work diligently to make a comeback next season," said general manager and head coach Mike Thibault in an official statement. "She will have our full support and all of our resources during her rehab. She is part of the Mystics family."

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Christyn Williams suffers season-ending knee injury

WASHINGTON — Former UConn guard Christyn Williams has suffered a season-ending knee injury, the Washington Mystics announced Wednesday. The Mystics rookie, who was picked 14th overall in the WNBA Draft, was training for the upcoming season. Williams will now undergo knee surgery and there is no timeline for her...

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Christyn Williams, the No. 14 overall pick of Washington Mystics, lost for season because of knee injury

Christyn Williams, the No. 14 overall pick in this month's WNBA draft, has suffered a season-ending knee injury that will require surgery, the Washington Mystics said Wednesday. The team didn't specify the extent of the injury, only noting it happened in practice and that there is no timeline for her...