Jada Williams is a 21-year-old American point guard who plays for the LSU Tigers in the 2026-27 season.
She was born February 6, 2005, in Kansas City, Missouri. Her listed height is 5 ft 6 in to 5 ft 8 in, depending on the source. She led the Big 12 in assists last season. Her NIL income ranks among the highest in women's college basketball. No credible outlet has confirmed a boyfriend.
Quick Facts (2026 Update)
Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
Full name | Jada Williams |
Born | February 6, 2005 (age 21) |
Birthplace | Kansas City, Missouri |
Position | Point guard |
Team | LSU Tigers, No. 8 (Wikipedia) |
Height | 5 ft 6 in (Wikipedia); 5 ft 8 in (LSU Athletics) |
High schools | Blue Springs HS; La Jolla Country Day School |
Colleges | Arizona (2023–25), Iowa State (2025–26), LSU (2026–) |
Mother | Jill McIntyre (AP) |
Nearly 600,000 (AP, October 2025) | |
Net worth | Not publicly verified |
Relationship status | Not publicly confirmed |
Every number on this page names its source. Where sources disagree, you will see both figures.
Which Jada Williams Are You Looking For?
Several athletes share this name. Mix-ups are common, so check this table first.
Jada Williams | Team | Listed height | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
LSU guard (this page) | LSU Tigers | 5-6 to 5-8 | Kansas City, MO |
Milwaukee guard | Milwaukee Panthers, No. 2 | 5-10 | Mason City, Iowa |
Temple guard (2021-22 roster) | Temple Owls | 6-1 | Williamstown, NJ |
Sources: LSU Athletics, Milwaukee Athletics, Temple Athletics. This page covers the LSU guard only.
How Old Is Jada Williams?
Jada Williams was born on February 6, 2005 (Wikipedia). That makes her 21 as of October 2026. She turns 22 on February 6, 2027.
How Tall Is Jada Williams?
Two credible numbers exist. Here is where each one comes from:
- 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m): Wikipedia's current infobox.
- 5 ft 6 in: ESPN HoopGurlz recruiting profile, cited by SLAM during her high school years.
- 5 ft 8 in: LSU Athletics' April 2026 announcement.
- 5 ft 8 in: Tiger Rag's LSU coverage.
Use LSU's number for current coverage. Mention the range if you need to be safe.
Jada Williams Bio: Family and Early Life
Williams grew up in the Kansas City area. She and her godfather, former player Marcus Walker, started making training videos in middle school (AP, October 2025). Those clips grew into a large online following.
She played her freshman year at Blue Springs High School in Missouri. Before her junior year, she moved to San Diego with her mother and an older sister (AP, 2022). She then starred at La Jolla Country Day School.
Her high school résumé was loaded:
- Five-star recruit and No. 21 in the 2023 class (ESPN, via Wikipedia)
- 2023 McDonald's All-American (Arizona Athletics)
- Member of the inaugural 2023 Nike Hoop Summit team (USA Basketball)
- First female high school athlete to sign an NIL deal, in 2021 (Wikipedia)
She also won two gold medals with USA Basketball. Those came at the 2021 FIBA U16 Americas Championship and the 2022 FIBA U17 World Cup (Wikipedia).
Jada Williams Career: Arizona, Iowa State, and LSU
Williams has played for three programs in four seasons. Her numbers rose every year.
Season | Team | Points | Assists | Rebounds | Honor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2023–24 | Arizona | 9.5 | 2.4 | 1.7 | Pac-12 All-Freshman |
2024–25 | Arizona | 12.7 | 2.9 | 3.5 | Led team in scoring |
2025–26 | Iowa State | 15.3 | 7.7 | 3.5 | First-team All-Big 12 |
Sources: Wikipedia (Arizona seasons), Tiger Rag (Iowa State season).
Jada Williams Net Worth and NIL Deals (2026)
No audited net worth figure exists for Jada Williams. NIL contracts are private, so any exact total is a guess. These are the sourced data points:
Data point | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
On3 NIL valuation (high school, 2022) | $550,000 | AP |
Typical Big 12 starting point guard, yearly NIL | About $250,000 | Opendorse, via AP (Oct. 2025) |
Outlet estimates for Williams | About double that benchmark | AP (Oct. 2025) |
Online claims of a $2 million net worth | No source given | Third-party bio sites |
Her known partners show a wide reach:
- Spalding (first national deal, 2021)
- Move Insoles, co-founded by NBA star Damian Lillard
- Lemon Perfect and Gymshark (AP, 2022)
- Overtime, Nerf, and Bumble (AP, 2025)
She also bought a four-bedroom home in Ames, Iowa. She called it an investment and plans to turn it into a short-term rental later (AP, October 2025).
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Who Is Jada Williams' Boyfriend?
No credible outlet has reported a boyfriend for Jada Williams. AP, LSU Athletics, ESPN, and Wikipedia do not mention one. She keeps her private life off the record.
Here is what you will find online:
- Some low-quality sites link her to a basketball player with the same surname.
- Those sites contradict each other. One calls him a spouse. Another calls him a brother.
- None of them cite a primary source.
Williams is 21. GMRU reports relationship status only when she or a named outlet confirms it. For a profile where partner details are confirmed, read our Olta Gixhari biography.
Jada Williams on Social Media
Her online reach is part of her brand. AP reported these numbers in October 2025:
- Instagram: nearly 600,000 followers
- TikTok: more than 500,000 followers (@jada.k.w)
- X: almost 18,000 followers
She has been active online since age 11 (AP, 2022). Another name built on Instagram is model Max Ando.
What to Watch for Jada Williams in 2026-27
This is her final college season. Here is what to track:
- She steps in at point guard for coach Kim Mulkey. Mulkey praised her ability to score at all three levels and set up teammates (LSU Athletics).
- She shares the backcourt with Mikaylah Williams, MiLaysia Fulwiley, and Laila Reynolds (LSU Reveille).
- LSU's roster now holds eight McDonald's All-Americans (LSU Athletics).
- Some analysts see the move as a boost for her WNBA Draft profile (College Football Network).
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