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Arizona women's basketball lands former Maryland forward Breanna Williams
Williams joins Wildcats with 3 years of eligibility after redshirting first season at Maryland
Apr. 15, 2026 at 12:39am
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The dynamic transfer of Breanna Williams from Maryland to Arizona injects new energy and potential into the Wildcats' frontcourt.Billings TodayThe Arizona Wildcats women's basketball team has received a commitment from former Maryland forward Breanna Williams. The 6-foot-2 forward will join the Wildcats with three years of eligibility remaining after redshirting her first season with the Terrapins. Williams was a four-star recruit and Gatorade Player of the Year in Montana during her high school career at Skyview High School in Billings.
Why it matters
Arizona needed to add size and frontcourt depth to its roster, and Williams provides that with her 6-foot-2 frame. She showed promise in limited minutes at Maryland, and the Wildcats are hoping she can develop into a key contributor as they look to build on their success from last season.
The details
Williams appeared in 24 games for Maryland as a redshirt freshman, averaging 4.7 points, 2.8 rebounds, 0.4 assists, 0.3 steals and 0.2 blocks per game. Her per-40 minute numbers project to 18.3 points, 11.0 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.8 blocks. Williams was a highly-touted recruit out of high school, earning Gatorade Player of the Year honors in Montana after averaging 25.2 points, 11.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 3.2 steals per game as a senior.
- Williams spent two years at Maryland, redshirting her first season.
- She will have three years of eligibility remaining at Arizona.
The players
Breanna Williams
A 6-foot-2 forward who spent two seasons at Maryland, including a redshirt year, and will now join the Arizona Wildcats with three years of eligibility remaining.
Becky Burke
The head coach of the Arizona Wildcats women's basketball team.
What’s next
Williams will join the Wildcats for the 2026-27 season, where she will compete for playing time in the frontcourt alongside returning senior Gerda Raulušaitytė and incoming freshmen Callie Hinder and Priyanka Ponnam.
The takeaway
The addition of Breanna Williams gives the Arizona Wildcats women's basketball team much-needed size and frontcourt depth as they look to build on their success from last season. Williams' high school accolades and potential shown at Maryland make her an intriguing transfer addition for the Wildcats.
