Williams Jersey to Hang in Women's Basketball Hall of Fame Ring of Honor

Courtesy Prince George's Athletics

Prince George's Community College Women's Basketball standout Janiah Williams will once again have her jersey displayed in the Ring of Honor at the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in Knoxville, Tennessee, for her outstanding play during the 2022-2023 season.

Williams, a sophomore guard/forward from Washington, D.C., finished the 2022-23 year averaging a double-double for the second straight season with 11.5 points and 10.7 rebounds per game which helped lead the Lady Owls back to the NJCAA Championship held in Rochester, Minn. Williams's dominance earned her local, regional, and national honors following the season which included being named First-Team All-Region and First-Team All-Maryland JUCO. Janiah's highest honor came after being announced as a NJCAA Second-Team All American which recognizes the top student-athletes across the entire country.

Having already repeated as Region 20 and District Champion this past year, as well as earning All-American honors in back-to-back seasons, Williams can now add two-time honoree in the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame to her legendary legacy she leaves behind at Prince George's.

"The Ring of Honor is an exhibit at the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame where we honor the nation's top players at every level," said Kelly Mathis, Director of Development for the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame. "To have your jersey on display at the Hall of Fame is a huge privilege and we are proud to celebrate the accomplishments of these young women."

Currently, the Ring of Honor consists of over 100 jerseys hanging from the rafters of the back rotunda at the Hall of Fame. By acknowledging these young athletes, the Hall of Fame can fulfill their mission to "honor the past, celebrate the present, and promote the future" of women's basketball. The display includes jerseys of the top high school and college players from the previous season. The Ring of Honor has displayed jerseys from some of the best players in the world including Candace Parker, Sue Bird, Kelsey Plum, Breanna Stewart, and Aja Wilson.

The Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, which opened in 1999, is the only facility of its kind, dedicated to all levels of women's basketball.  For more information on the Ring of Honor or the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame visit www.wbhof.com or call (865) 663-9000.