INDIANAPOLIS – The IU Indianapolis women's basketball team announced the addition of Ariana Williams on Friday. The sophomore transfer from Chicago, Illinois spent this past season at Penn State.
 
"We are thrilled to welcome Ariana to our program," said head coach Kate Bruce. "She will bring versatility, and a diverse skill set that we believe will make an immediate impact on our team."
 
"We're excited to help her continue to grow as a player and person, and we can't wait to see all that she'll accomplish in our program. We see a bright future for Ariana in Indianapolis!"
 
The 6-foot-2 forward spent her freshman season playing for the Penn State Nittany Lions. Williams competed in seven games with a season-best four points and four rebounds in nine minutes against Southern California.
 
She finished her high school career at Example Academy, leading her team to a runner up finish in the City Championship. In 2022-23, Williams helped Example to a 30-5 record while leading it to its first sectional championship in 30 years. She also played at Kenwood Academy during the 2021-22 season where she averaged seven points and four rebounds per game to lead the team to a 21-7 overall record.
 
Williams is set to join the Jags prior to the 2025-26 season.