LSU's LaDazhia Williams drafted by the Indiana Fever with the 17th pick in the WNBA Draft

<p>LSU women’s basketball graduate student forward LaDazhia Williams (0) looks to shoot on Friday, March 31, 2023, during LSU’s 79-72 victory over Virginia Tech in the NCAA Final Four in the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.</p>

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LSU women’s basketball graduate student forward LaDazhia Williams (0) looks to shoot on Friday, March 31, 2023, during LSU’s 79-72 victory over Virginia Tech in the NCAA Final Four in the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.

By Tyler Harden

LaDazhia Williams was drafted by the Indiana Fever as the 17th overall pick in the 2023 WNBA Draft Monday night.

Williams, a graduate senior from Bradenton, Florida, averaged 9.9 points per game and six rebounds while shooting 55.4% from the field. After transferring from the University of Missouri, this was her lone season in Baton Rouge.

The 6-foot-4 forward was a vital piece for the Tigers during their NCAA Tournament run. In LSU’s Sweet 16 matchup with Utah, Williams recorded a season high of 24 points and six rebounds in a full 40 minutes of play.

In the national championship game against Iowa, Williams recorded 20 points with five rebounds and three steals.

LSU’s LaDazhia Williams drafted by the Indiana Fever with the 17th pick in the WNBA Draft