Elizabeth Olatayo Williams, a highly accomplished and versatile basketball player boasting a rich cultural heritage, being of British, Nigerian, and American descent, came into this world on June 23, 1993.
Elizabeth's remarkable journey to the WNBA commenced in Colchester, Essex, England, where she spent her formative years before making the bold decision to uproot her life and relocate to the United States, marking the beginning of a new chapter in her basketball career.
Elizabeth's collegiate basketball career was characterized by her exceptional performance at Duke University, where she dedicated herself to developing her skills and refining her game in preparation for a successful transition to the professional level.
In the 2015 WNBA draft, she was selected by the Connecticut Sun with the fourth overall pick, a testament to her impressive talent and potential.
However, her stint with the Sun was short-lived, as she was subsequently traded to the Atlanta Dream, marking a new chapter in her professional basketball journey.
Elizabeth's remarkable professional journey has been characterized by her extraordinary aptitude, unwavering commitment, and unshakeable perseverance, thereby rendering her an indispensable and highly regarded member of her respective teams, as well as a coveted inspiration and role model for aspiring basketball players globally.
