Attica girls basketball is getting a major boost from a familiar Indiana hoops legend. Macee (Overman) Williams, a former Indiana All-Star and Phoenix Mercury draft pick, has been named the program's new head coach.

Williams, a dominant 6-foot-2 post player, was a force at Fountain Central High School, earning Journal & Courier Small Schools Player of the Year honors in 2017 with staggering averages of 26.7 points and 16.2 rebounds per game. Her journey from starting on the 'B' team in eighth grade to becoming an Indiana All-Star is a testament to her work ethic, a powerful narrative for any young athlete.

Her legacy continued at IUPUI, where she left as the program's all-time leader in both points and rebounds, showcasing the kind of consistent excellence that defines a career. That pedigree led to her selection by the Phoenix Mercury in the third round of the 2022 WNBA Draft.

Now, Williams brings that wealth of high-level playing experience back to Indiana, aiming to revitalize an Attica program that has struggled in recent seasons. Having served as an assistant coach for the past three years and working as a math teacher at Attica Elementary, she is deeply connected to the community and ready to lead from the sidelines.

This hiring signals an exciting new chapter for Attica, as they entrust their program to a coach who has lived every step of the basketball journey, from local standout to professional draftee. Her understanding of the game and proven development story could be the perfect recipe to build a winning culture.