AWARDS & HONORS
- 2000-01 All-Big 12 Honorable Mention
- 2001 WNBA Draft (R3, P35)
2000-01:
Started 25 of the 30 games she played in and averaged 22.3 minutes per game... was third on the team with 138 field goals... was 67 percent from the free throw line and second on the team making 61 foul shots... was also third on the team with 154 rebounds averaging 5.1 rebounds per game... led Missouri with 65 offensive rebounds... posted 40 assists, 48 steals and was third on the team with 340 points and an 11.3 points per game average... scored 21 points in the second half of Missouri's 83-76 loss to Arkansas (11/22)... was honored as the Unilever Missouri Lady Tiger Classic Most Valuable Player... had career-high 13 rebounds against Southern Illinois (12/7)... led the team in scoring against five schools including Western Kentucky (12/4) when she scored 21 points... led Missouri in rebounds against seven opponents... had 11 rebounds against Nebraska (1/18)... recorded six steals against No. 7 ranked Texas Tech (2/8)... led team with four assists against Colorado (2/12)... scored 21 points and pulled down seven rebounds vs. Centenary (12/3)... recorded a double-double, 13 points and 10 rebounds, at Texas (1/16)... notched her second straight double-double, 17 points and [number unclear] rebounds, at Nebraska (1/18)... scored in double-figures in all but seven games.
AT ILLINOIS CENTRAL
Honored as a junior college All-American as a freshman and sophomore... averaged 15.0 points and 7.2 rebounds per game... was tabbed the NJCAA national tournament Most Valuable Player and named to the NJCAA all-tournament team as a sophomore... chosen as a Kodak All-American... led team to two Division II junior college national championships... Illinois Central is the same school where Head Coach Cindy Stein began her collegiate playing career... played for Head Coach Lorene Ramsey.
PERSONAL
Majoring in general agriculture... born Jan. 19, 1979... daughter of Mary Williams... brother is Frank Williams who is the starting point guard at the University of Illinois.
1999-00:
Junior College All-American who will provide athleticism in the post. Played at Illinois Central Junior College, the two-time defending Division II Junior College national champions.
AT ILLINOIS CENTRAL
Averaged 15.0 points and 7.4 rebounds and was named to the All-Tournament Team at the national tournament. Tabbed a Kodak All-American. Illinois Central is the same school where head coach Cindy Stein began her college playing career.
HIGH SCHOOL
Two-time All-Conference selection and Peoria Journal Star All-Area at Peoria Manual High. Tabbed Second Team All-State by the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association her senior campaign. Averaged 21.6 ppg while shooting 56 percent from the field. Earned USA Today Special Mention her senior year.
PERSONAL
Undecided major. Mother is Mary Williams. Born Jan. 19, 1979. Brother is Frank Williams, who is expected to be the starting point guard for the University of Illinois this coming season.
More About Marlena Williams:
Pro Athlete: Sheryl Swoopes
Movie: Thin Line Between Love and Hate
Actor: Martin Lawrence
Actress: Jada Pinkett
Music: R&B and Rap
Musical Performer: Total
TV Show: Wayans Brothers
Food: Chicken
Book: Ten Little Indians