Courtney Williams is coming back to Connecticut Sun.

The 6-foot guard from Texas A&M was the eighth overall pick in the 2016 WNBA Draft by Atlanta. She averaged 8.5 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists in her rookie season.

Williams was part of the Dream team that reached the WNBA Finals in 2017, but she saw limited action in the postseason. She averaged 5.8 points in 13 games off the bench during the regular season.

The Connecticut Sun announced today that Courtney Williams has been traded to the Sun in exchange for Layshia Clarendon and a second-round pick in the 2020 WNBA Draft.

Courtney Williams is a 6-foot guard from Texas A&M. She was the eighth overall pick in the 2016 WNBA Draft by Atlanta. Courtney Williams averaged 8.5 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists in her rookie season.

Courtney Williams was part of the Dream team that reached the WNBA Finals in 2017, but she saw limited action in the postseason. Courtney Williams averaged 5.8 points in 13 games off the bench during the regular season.

“It was Courtney being Courtney,” said one person with the team at the time. “She didn’t know how to handle success.”

Courtney Williams is coming back to Connecticut Sun after a brief stint with the Atlanta Dream. Williams is a talented player who has the potential to be a star in the WNBA. However, her time with the Dream was marred by off-court issues and she was eventually released by the team.

Now, Williams is hoping to get her career back on track with the Sun. The Connecticut Sun are excited to have Courtney Williams on the team and are looking forward to seeing her contribution on the court.

Courtney Williams will be a great addition to the Sun and will help the team continue to be successful.