Biography

Curtailed by injury, exciting young shooting talent Khiarna Williams is set to reignite her elite level career with the Pulse in 2024. Formerly with the Magic, Williams was originally selected as a Pulse training partner last season but subsequent surgery on a lingering shoulder injury and a lengthy rehabilitation meant she missed the entire season. The 1.83m Williams, who can play both shooting positions, made her mark at an early age before injury put the brakes on her progress over the past two years. Highlighting her pedigree, Williams first played in the NNL in 2017 as a 14-year-old out of Trident High School in Whakatane, the same year she made the NZ Secondary Schools team. By 2020, Williams had stepped into the elite level with the Magic, showcasing her athleticism and aerial skills while always being willing to put the shot up. She took part in the Cadbury Series the same year as a member of the NZU21 squad