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Madi Williams

Breaking Records, Building a Legacy

University of Oklahoma Women’s Basketball standout Madi Williams started 2021 with lots to celebrate. Though the Sooners ultimately lost the contest against the West Virginia Mountaineers on Jan. 3, the game was one of Madi’s most outstanding performances of the season to date. The 6’0” guard scored 45 points in the contest, shattering the school’s single-game scoring record and earning her the honor of being named the Big 12 player of the week. This performance also represents the most points scored in a Big 12 game and the second highest score in Division I basketball to date this season.

“It was definitely one of my most proud moments as a player,” Madi reflects. “I think it shows the hard work that I have put into the player that I have become.”

Madi is averaging a team-leading 20.6 points this season and has firmly established her presence as a powerhouse on the court, scoring her 1000th career point in January. 

“We are working really hard to put out good basketball during these confusing times,” Madi adds.

Originally from Fort Worth, Texas, Madi came to Norman in the 2018-19 season as a highly anticipated five-star recruit.

“It means a lot to me to be playing at OU,” she says. “Not everyone gets this opportunity, so it really is a blessing.”

Madi has capitalized on her opportunities during her career at OU, leading the Sooners in rebounds during her sophomore year and scoring double digits in 27 of 30 games in the 2019-20 season.

Now in her Junior year, Madi is the Sooners’ leading scorer and is looking to expand her role on the team.

“What I enjoy most about being a student-athlete is the relationships I get to build with my teammates,” she explains. “I enjoy the time that I get to spend with the coaches and other students.” 

Her contributions to the team have not gone unnoticed by the coaching staff.

“Madi has spent two years working to get consistently good, if not great, at a couple of things,” observes Colton Coale, assistant coach for the Oklahoma women’s basketball program. “This year, she’s figuring out a million different ways to get to those couple of things, both one-on-one and with her teammates. It’s been the most fun I’ve ever had coaching. She’s elite, and she’s just getting started.”

In February, Madi was one of only 16 players across the nation added to the Dawn Staley Award watchlist by the Phoenix Club of Philadelphia. The award recognizes the most outstanding collegiate guards across the country and is made up of players who exemplify excellence in ball handling and scoring and demonstrate a will to win. Madi is one of only two Big 12 players to receive the honor this season.

Madi says she feels at home in Norman and values the college-town feel and its close proximity to all the places to enjoy in Oklahoma City. Off the court, she enjoys watching Netflix, YouTube and, of course, basketball games on ESPN.

As she begins to plan for her senior year and life after college, Madi says that she aims to play professionally after graduation. She also hopes that she has helped pave the way for young girls hoping to follow in her footsteps.

“My best advice is to make sure you find the right fit for you,” she recommends. “Take the time to find your game and don’t rush the process.”

As Madi continues to grow as both a leader on the team and a prolific point scorer, OU is proving to be a perfect fit for her.

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