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WNBA free agent Riquna Williams arrested

By David Yapkowitz

UNCASVILLE, CT - AUGUST 19: Los Angeles Sparks guard Riquna Williams (2) dribbles the ball up court during a WNBA game between Los Angeles Sparks and Connecticut Sun on August 19, 2018, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. Connecticut won 89-86. (Photo by M. Anthony Nesmith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
UNCASVILLE, CT - AUGUST 19: Los Angeles Sparks guard Riquna Williams (2) dribbles the ball up court during a WNBA game between Los Angeles Sparks and Connecticut Sun on August 19, 2018, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. Connecticut won 89-86. (Photo by M. Anthony Nesmith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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The six-year veteran guard is being held on assault charges.

WNBA player Riquna Williams was arrested on Monday on charges of burglary with assault or battery and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill.

She is currently being held on $20,000 bond at the Palm Beach County Jail.

A spokesperson from the WNBA told High Post Hoops via email, “We are aware of the situation and are in the process of gathering additional information.”

According to the arrest report, it stems from an incident back on Dec. 6 when Williams hit her ex-girlfriend in the head and pulled her hair after showing up at her home. She had used a skateboard to bang on the door. The altercation was broken up by a male at the home.

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Williams then allegedly pulled out a gun from her car and aimed it at the man while threatening him before driving off.

Williams is currently a free agent and was without a contract as the start of the WNBA season draws near. She had spent the past two seasons with the Los Angeles Sparks after four years with the then Tulsa Shock.

A seven-year veteran, Williams was named to the WNBA All-Rookie team in 2012. She won the Sixth Woman of the Year award in 2013, and was named to the All-Star team in 2015. She held the record for most points scored in a WNBA game (51) until that record was broken by Liz Cambage this past season.

She’s battled injuries throughout her career. During the 2014 season, she suffered through a knee injury that kept her out of all but 11 games. In 2016, after being traded to the Sparks, she ruptured her Achilles while playing overseas and was forced to miss the entire 2016 season.

She holds career averages of 10.8 points per game, 2.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.1 steals, 36.8 percent shooting from the field, 34.0 percent from three-point range, and 85.8 percent from the free-throw line.

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