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Avani Williams

Avani Williams

Avani Williams

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2028 Class
5'11" Height
Fenwick School
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Avani
Williams SG
Class
2028
Height
5'11"
HS
Fenwick
|
IL
Avani has continued to be one of the more standout talents in her class, and this past weekend...
Evaluation by Byron Xerxes Livsey
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About Avani

How would you briefly describe your gameplay style?

My coaches have shared they think I'm a well rounded player and I can play the 1-5, depending on who else is on the court. I'm not the flashiest player, but can score from pretty much anywhere on the court, have the speed to be the first one back, and led our team in defensive rebounds. I'd describe my gameplay style as smooth but effective.

Are you involved in any clubs, organizations, or have you received any non-sport awards?

- 2023, 2024 IESA Track & Field State Finalist (200, 4x200, 4x400, high jump) - 2025 IHSA Track & Field Finalist (4x400, high jump) - Volleyball - Honor Roll Student - Northwestern Center For Talent Development: 2024 Community Leadership Program (selected via teacher nominations) - 8th Grade Graduation Speech Competition (Honorable Mention) - Fenwick Black Student Union - Fenwick Spanish Club

Have you faced any significant challenges? If so, please describe.

I've lived in 3 different cities growing up so far (St Louis, MO; San Jose, CA; Chicago, IL) which I think has helped me learn how to adjust to new surroundings and make friends quickly. It also has deepened my sense of empathy for others and my understanding of the importance of inclusion (for both new teammates and new class mates).

What type of college are you looking for?

I am looking for a school that will give me a strong education as well as allows me to further my basketball career.

Expert Analysis

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Avani
Williams SG
Class
2028
Height
5'11"
HS
Fenwick
|
IL
Avani Williams
Avani has continued to be one of the more standout talents in her class, and this past weekend...
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
Read more at PrepGirlsHoops.com
Prep Girls Hoops
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Avani
Williams SG
Class
2028
Height
5'11"
HS
Fenwick
|
IL
Avani Williams
Williams has shown some growth this year and seems to be on pace for a bigger summer season....
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
Read more at PrepGirlsHoops.com
Prep Girls Hoops
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Avani
Williams SG
Class
2028
Height
5'11"
HS
Fenwick
|
IL
Avani Williams
Williams will be in the running for a lot of individual awards this year, but that’ll come second...
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
Read more at PrepGirlsHoops.com
Prep Girls Hoops
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Avani
Williams SG
Class
2028
Height
5'11"
HS
Fenwick
|
IL
Avani Williams
Avani is nowhere near her peak, and she’s already one of the better scorers in this class. If...
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
Read more at PrepGirlsHoops.com
Prep Girls Hoops
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Avani
Williams SG
Class
2028
Height
5'11"
HS
Fenwick
|
IL
Avani Williams
Williams has a high energy style of play, and she uses it in both the half court and...
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
Read more at PrepGirlsHoops.com
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Avani
Williams SG
Class
2028
Height
5'11"
HS
Fenwick
|
IL
Avani Williams
Super athletic wing runs the floor really well. Can play multiple positions, just needs to be a little...
Written by Jim Dabbelt
Read more at PrepGirlsHoops.com
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Avani
Williams SG
Class
2028
Height
5'11"
HS
Fenwick
|
IL
Avani Williams
Williams is definitely ahead of her time, and that shows off the court as well. She plays the...
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
Read more at PrepGirlsHoops.com
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Avani
Williams SG
Class
2028
Height
5'11"
HS
Fenwick
|
IL
Avani Williams
Williams secured an offer from Dayton this past month, but even before then, it’s been clear that she...
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
Read more at PrepGirlsHoops.com
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Avani
Williams SG
Class
2028
Height
5'11"
HS
Fenwick
|
IL
Avani Williams
In Game 1 of her high school season, Avani showed why she’s one of the top prospects, let...
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
Read more at PrepGirlsHoops.com
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Avani
Williams SG
Class
2028
Height
5'11"
HS
Fenwick
|
IL
Avani Williams
First Team Selection – Williams had a handful of moments in the 5v5 games where she shined on...
Written by Byron Xerxes Livsey
Read more at PrepGirlsHoops.com
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Avani has continued to be one of the more standout talents in her class, and this past weekend only created more separation. She looks quicker with the ball, her decisions are sharper, and her confidence is through the roof. Even on drives, she is getting through contact without slowing down or getting knocked off her path. Stronger and even more athletic. Colleges will continue to come with Division I offers.

3 weeks ago

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Williams has shown some growth this year and seems to be on pace for a bigger summer season. She has all the tools to be one of the best players in this state, and honestly she can get there before senior season. The length is there, the frame has time to develop, and the athleticism is present.

2 months ago

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Williams will be in the running for a lot of individual awards this year, but that’ll come second to the wins this program will stack up with what she brings to the game. Offensively, she can be effective at all levels, with and without the ball. Defensively, her length and athleticism will definitely play a part in her slowing matchups down or messing up a team’s offense.

7 months ago

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Avani is nowhere near her peak, and she’s already one of the better scorers in this class. If she continues to grow and the muscle follows, she can find her way in the top tier players in the state, let alone her class.

10 months ago

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Williams has a high energy style of play, and she uses it in both the half court and full court. She is tough on the drive, and in the open court, she doesn’t need a ton of fancy dribbles to get to the rim… one of the strongest prospects in the state outside of her class.

11 months ago

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Super athletic wing runs the floor really well. Can play multiple positions, just needs to be a little more aggressive going for the ball in the paint. Smooth perimeter shot, good catch and shoot player with a good follow-through. Look for her to continue to get better!

11 months ago

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Williams is definitely ahead of her time, and that shows off the court as well. She plays the game with a ton of aggression, but not with emotion. She’s balanced and steady, never getting too high or too low. Even with an offer already under her belt, she’s still approaching each game with the same mindset. The skillset speaks for itself, but the fact that she is fully coachable is what really sets her apart.

1 year ago

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Williams secured an offer from Dayton this past month, but even before then, it’s been clear that she is one of the most talented players in this class. Her length and agility stick out more to me than her ability to score. She is never in the same spot for more than she needs to be, and seems to have a strong sense of timing and awareness. A player to keep an eye on as she progresses.

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In Game 1 of her high school season, Avani showed why she’s one of the top prospects, let alone players, in this class. She has a motor and energy for the game that you can’t teach, paired with an aura that makes teammates want to suit up with her. It wouldn’t be surprising if offers started rolling in before the end of the school year.

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First Team Selection – Williams had a handful of moments in the 5v5 games where she shined on almost every possession. She runs the floor with great speed and pace, and has a midrange game that opens up the entire floor for her to be a threat from all angles. Usually, players tend to decline as the day goes on, but Williams seemed to get better in each game, which shows her potential as a strong prospect in this class. Keep an eye on this kid when her high school season begins.

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Dayton Dayton
Visited on 06/17/2025
Evansville Evansville
Visited on 06/28/2025
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Visited on 08/28/2025
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Valparaiso Valparaiso
Visited on 03/05/2026
Southern Indiana Southern Indiana
Loyola-Chicago Loyola-Chicago
Visited on 10/03/2025
Wisconsin-Milwaukee Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Penn Penn
Southern Illinois-Edwardsville Southern Illinois-Edwardsville
Illinois-Chicago (UIC) Illinois-Chicago (UIC)

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