Nevaeh Williams

Position:
Guard
Height:
5-5
Class:
Redshirt Senior
Hometown:
Mount Clemens, Mich.
High School:
Mount Clemens

2025-26 (DU): Transferred to Central Michigan from NCAA II Davenport University (MI) of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference … played for former Central Michigan standout Shonda (Long) Sanders ’10 … started all 23 appearances, averaged 33.4 minutes per game … named GLIAC All-Defense as DU’s leader in steals (58) … scored season-high 28 points at Saginaw Valley (2/21/26) … season-high 11 rebounds at Purdue Northwest (2/7/26), eight assists at McKendree (12/13/25)

2024-25 (DU): Played in all 28 games and started in 27 contests ... logged 886 minutes for an average of 31.7 per game ... averaged 8.3 points and 3.7 rebounds per game ... led the team with 56 assists ... scored in double figures 11 times including a season-high 13 points on three occasions ... netted 13 points and had three steals on Jan. 25 against Parkside ... had a season-high five steals in the season finale against Roosevelt (2/27) ... shot 34.9 percent (80-229) from the floor and 66.7 percent (50-75) from the free throw line.

2023-24 (DU): Enjoyed her first full season playing in 27 games off the bench … played 444 minutes for an average of 16.4 per game ... shot 21-of-102 from the floor and 9-of-23 at the free throw stripe ... had a total of 68 rebounds for an average of 2.5 per game ... had at least one board in all 27 games ... finished with 51 points, 28 assists, and 24 steals ... scored a season-high eight points on Feb. 3 against nationally-ranked Grand Valley State ... also played a season-high 30 minutes against the Lakers ... had a season-high five rebounds on Feb. 29 at Michigan Tech ... dished out a season-high four assists on 2/10/24 at Wayne State.

2022-23 (DU): Appeared in seven games for a total of 77 minutes played (11 minutes per game) before missing the rest of the season due to injury (granted a medical redshirt) ... recorded 19 points, three rebounds, five assists, and six steals ... scored a career and season-high nine points (3-of-5 FG's), three steals, and 18 minutes played in a win against Hillsdale on 11/27/22

High School: Graduated valedictorian from Mount Clemens High School in 2022, played under head coach Derrick McKinney ... school record for single-game points (60 vs. Arts & Technology Academy of Pontiac, 1/7/22), fourth in MHSAA history ... named All-State three times by the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan (BCAM) … also school-record holder for steals in a game (18) and in a season (128) ... named Charter School Conference Player of the Year (2022), three-time first team all-league selection ... averaged 24 points per game in her career with 6.4 steals and 5.8 rebounds … also competed in track & field as a senior

Club/AAU: Competed for Michigan Goonies and Michigan Crossover EYCL in high school

Personal: Daughter of Nicole Donovan … youngest of four siblings: two brothers, Eric and Delano, and sister Rosalyn … oldest brother, Eric, is a 2021 graduation of Central Michigan University … older brother, Delano, played basketball at NAIA Siena Heights (2022-24) … enjoys playing video games such as NBA 2K, Call of Duty, Fortnite and more … favorite NBA player is LeBron James … requires a shower as part of her pregame routine, a “must need” along with prayer

“Why CMU?”: “Choosing to attend Central Michigan University felt like the right decision for me for several meaningful reasons. One of the biggest factors was how close it is to home, allowing me to stay connected with my support system while still growing independently. At the same time, the university’s rich history and tradition made me want to be part of something bigger than myself.

“My decision is also deeply personal because of my family connection—my brother graduated from Central Michigan, which makes continuing that legacy especially important to me. My former head coach, Shonda Sanders, played there and did really great things for the program and even earned a place in the banners. Knowing that I was her first recruit makes this opportunity feel like a full-circle moment in my journey.

“Another major reason I chose CMU is the coaching staff. I trust Coach K and truly believe in everything she has accomplished. I am confident that under her guidance, I can continue to develop my skills and reach the next level in my career. At the same time, I am motivated to contribute to the program’s success and help bring another winning season back to Central Michigan.”