Former Gators forward Zada Williams has signed a deal to play professionally for MBK Ruzomberok of the Slovakian Extraliga League.
First pro contract ✅
Zada Williams will begin her career at the next level with MBK Ruzomberok of the Extraliga league in Slovakia.
Congrats Z!! 👏🇸🇰🏀
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— Gators Women’s Basketball (@GatorsWBK) August 4, 2020
At 6’2, Williams played an important role for the Gators over the last two seasons. The Lake Wales, FL native found a home in the paint and averaged 10.4 points and 7.2 rebounds while shooting at a 62% mark.
Williams began her collegiate career at the University of Miami before transferring to Florida prior to the 2017-18 season.
MBK Ruzomberok was the top team in the Extraliga last season. The team based in northern Slovakia enjoyed an undefeated 19-0 season and have the league’s top two scorers in the fold.
*Information for this article came from the University of Florida press release.