Angelina Williams facts for kids
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Personal information | |
Born | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
July 21, 1983
High school | George Washington (Chicago, Illinois) |
Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
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College | Illinois (2001–2005) |
NBA Draft | 2005 / Round: 2 / Pick: 18th overall |
Selected by the Phoenix Mercury | |
Career history | |
2005 | Phoenix Mercury |
2006 | Detroit Shock |
Angelina Williams was born on July 21, 1983. She is a former professional basketball player who played in the WNBA. The WNBA is the top professional basketball league for women in the United States.
Playing Basketball in College
Angelina went to the University of Illinois from 2001 to 2005. While there, she studied sports management. She was also a member of the Dean's List, which means she earned really good grades.
Angelina made history at the University of Illinois. She was the very first player from her school to play in a WNBA game! By the time she finished college, she was the fourth highest scorer in the school's history. This shows how talented she was on the court.
Her Life Off the Court
Angelina Williams is the daughter of Ricky and Darlene Harvest. During her time in college, she was also involved in the student council. This means she helped make decisions and plan activities for her fellow students.