Kristin Williams

Class:
Sophomore
Height:
5-8
High School:
Christian High School
Hometown:
San Diego, Calif.

2022-23 – Sophomore: Played in 20 contests for the Minutewomen, averaging 4.8 minutes per game, and 1.2 points per game … Tallied a career best six points at Arizona State (12/2) and at Duquesne (1/29) … Registered two steals, marking a career-high, at Arizona State (12/2) … Made two three-point field goals at Duquesne (1/29) … Had a rebound against No. 5 Tennessee (11/10) … Scored three points in the A-10 Semifinals vs. No. 5-seeded Richmond (3/4).

Before UMass: Competed in all 25 games at Pensacola State College from 2021-22, making three starts and averaging 13.4 points per contest … Came down with an average of 2.3 rebounds per game, pulling down a career best six … Totaled a career-high 29 points during the season

Before College: A four-year letter winner and team captain at Christian High School … Averaged 28 points per game in her senior season to go along with a total of six assists, five steals and four rebounds … Had 15.0 points per night and 3.5 rebounds per contest, with five assists and four steals as a junior … Holds the Christian High School record for most points scored in a single game (51) … Accumulated over 1,500 points in her high school career … Named a McDonald’s All-American Nominee

Personal: Daughter of Zdenka and James Williams

Verdi on Williams: "We are very excited to announce Kristin Williams commitment to the University of Massachusetts. She is a dynamic scoring guard who can score it at all three levels. She will give us depth at the guard position. What I love best about her as a player is her competitive spirit. I expect to see her impact our program greatly!"

Williams on UMass: "I chose UMass because of their winning culture. I wanted to join a family and be supported for the rest of my career. Having the ability to continue my development as a player with a team who does whatever it takes was important to me. Coach Verdi, the assistants and staff made UMass feel like home. The environment at UMass is electric and the team was easy to vibe with. I appreciated their transparency throughout my recruiting experience and how much they wanted me."