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Former Wisconsin women's basketball forward selected in WNBA Draft
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Serah Williams, a former Wisconsin Badgers women's basketball forward, was selected by the Portland Fire as the No. 33 overall pick in the WNBA Draft. The Portland Fire is the newest team in the league, and Williams aims to make an immediate impact.
Former Wisconsin Badgers women's basketball forward Serah Williams was selected by the Portland Fire in the WNBA Draft.
Williams was selected in the third round as the No. 33 overall selection.
The Portland Fire are the newest team in the WNBA, which continues to expand at a rapid rate. Williams, who finished her career at UConn, has a chance to make an immediate impact in Portland.
The Brooklyn, NY, native started 30 games as a freshman for the Badgers during the 2022-23 season. In her four-year career she appeared in 129 games and started all but two of those.
Williams, who averaged a career high 19.2 points per game in 2024-25, left Wisconsin to join the Huskies' pursuit of another national championship. They came up short in that regard, as she averaged just 17.4 minutes per game as a 38-game starter.
Keep in mind, Williams averaged at least 30.0 minutes per game in her last two seasons with the Badgers. She finished the 2025-26 season averaging just 6.7 points per game along with 4.4 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 1.3 blocks.
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This article originally appeared on Badgers Wire: WNBA Portland Fire draft former Wisconsin forward Serah Williams
Q&A
Who is Serah Williams and which team drafted her in the WNBA?
Serah Williams is a former Wisconsin Badgers women's basketball forward who was drafted by the Portland Fire as the No. 33 overall pick in the WNBA Draft.
What is the significance of the Portland Fire in the WNBA?
The Portland Fire is the newest team in the WNBA, reflecting the league's rapid expansion.
How many games did Serah Williams play in her college basketball career?
Serah Williams appeared in 129 games during her four-year college basketball career, starting all but two of those games.
