Kiana Williams, born on April 9, 1999, in San Antonio, Texas, began her basketball journey at Wagner High School. Williams was a McDonald’s All-American nominee and averaged 21.0 points, 3.8 assists, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.1 steals per game, helping lead her team to a 26-5 record, a District 27 championship, and a state tournament appearance! Next, in 2017, she committed to Stanford University, quickly becoming a cornerstone of the Cardinal program under coach Tara VanDerveer. All the while, who supported? Family.

Over four seasons from 2017 to 2021 at Stanford University, Williams never missed a game, starting all 128 contests. She finished her Stanford career as the school’s all-time leader in three-pointers made with 311. There, she was tied for second in free-throw percentage (83.3%) and played a key role in helping Stanford capture its first national championship in over two decades. All these while her strength has been her family. Let’s know more about them today!

Who are Kiana Williams’ parents?

LaChelle Williams and Michael Williams are the parents of Kiana Williams. The family resides in San Antonio, where Kiana grew up attending Wagner High School before starring at Stanford University, helping the Cardinal win the 2021 Big Dance.

Her dad, a former linebacker at Texas Southern University, also owned a barbecue joint in San Antonio, and he put it to great use. During the 2021 NCAA season, he would deliver smoked brisket, ribs, and sausage to the hotel where Kiana stayed. When the team was in San Antonio, he hosted them, cooked for them, and even lent his car to the parents of other players, showing them the best spots to visit, especially as COVID restrictions had limited many normal day-to-day activities.

There is no publicly available information about Kiana Williams’ mother’s professional background, but she is widely portrayed as a nurturing and supportive presence in Kiana’s life.

What ethnicity are Kiana Williams’ parents?

Unfortunately, there is no publicly available information confirming the ethnicities of LaChelle Williams and Michael Williams. Based on context, one might guess they are African-American, but there is no verified proof. This section will be updated if more reliable information becomes available.

Irrespective of their origin, the couple gave birth to a blessed child. “Kiana loves being out there, she loves basketball, and you can tell,” coach Tara VanDerveer said about Kiana Williams. “She rarely gets down on herself; she really stays positive, and that’s huge for our team. I can yell at her, and she just lets it roll off her back. She brings a lot of enthusiasm and positive energy to the gym every day.”

Despite hitting her first WNBA points within a minute, a three-pointer followed by a free throw, Kiana Williams’ professional journey has been anything but smooth, navigating training camp stints and hardship contracts. In 2025, she finds herself in the WNBA Finals with the Phoenix Mercury, and this article dives into the story of her parents, who have been her unwavering support system throughout her career.

Who are the siblings of Kiana Williams?

Kiana Williams has three older brothers: Chancy Campbell, Michael Williams Jr., and Javion Coleman. Chancy, her stepbrother, was raised by her father. While little is publicly known about her siblings, USA Today notes that Kiana spent years honing her basketball skills alongside Chancy, who was a former running back at Abilene Christian.

Kiana Williams’ relationship with her family

From her earliest days in grade school basketball up until she headed to Stanford in the fall of 2017, Michael and LaChelle Williams rarely missed a game. From rec league and CYO to AAU and high school, Michael’s voice echoed from the stands wherever Kiana played. No matter the circumstances, being there to watch her compete was always non-negotiable.

When Kiana headed to Stanford, 1,400 miles from San Antonio, her parents made it to 5-6 games each year. Even during the 2021 March Madness, when COVID protocols limited arena attendance, 52 members of the Williams family were there for the first rounds to give Stanford players the feeling of home away from home. Now, the family waits to celebrate, hoping the Phoenix Mercury can turn things around.