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Los Angeles Sparks Bring Back Riquna Williams

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LOS ANGELES (May 15, 2019) – The Los Angeles Sparks re-signed guard Riquna Williams, Sparks Executive Vice President, and General Manager Penny Toler announced today. This offseason, Williams played for the Turkish club Hatay where she averaged 18.1 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.7 assists while shooting 37 percent on 3-pointers in Euroleague play.

Williams was first acquired by the Sparks in a 2016 offseason trade with the Dallas Wings. Last season, Williams played in 33 games and averaged 7.1 points per game while shooting 38 percent from 3-point range. She started in both playoff games and scored 17 points in the Sparks first-round win over the Minnesota Lynx.

On Sept. 8, 2013, Williams set the then-record for most points in a single game when she scored 51 against San Antonio. For her career, Williams has averaged 10.8 points per game and has been named an All-Star (2015), Sixth Woman of the Year (2013) and was a member of the All-Rookie Team (2012).

Williams attended the University of Miami as was drafted by the Tulsa Shock in 2012 with the 17th overall pick.

ABOUT THE LOS ANGELES SPARKS

The Sparks 2019 home opener is on May 31 against the Connecticut Sun. To purchase tickets, visit http://sparks.wnba.com/tickets/. Founded in 1996, the Los Angeles Sparks play in the Western Conference of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). The Sparks have won three WNBA Championships (2001, 2002, 2016), have qualified for the playoffs in 18 of their 22 seasons and remain the only active team in the league to win back-to-back titles. The Los Angeles Sparks are dedicated to ensuring each home game at Staples Center has a championship level entertainment experience while showcasing the best female athletes from around the world on the court.

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