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Inside The Numbers
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As they say, numbers don't lie! Don't just believe the testimonials, the proof is in the numbers. Take a look at what Coach Nichols has done for his teams and players as a dynamic coach, relentless recruiter, and proven winner.
"Great players are willing to give up their own personal achievement for the achievement of the group. It enhances everybody!"
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Pro Alumnae
Coaching on a collegiate level has many success factors, and one of the most rewarding feelings is having a player drafted into the WNBA. Well, Coach Nichols has experienced that victory 7 times to include the highest drafted player in program history. Below are some of those professional alumnae.
Kysre Gondrezick
Drafted by Indiana Fever
Lanay Montgomery
Drafted by Seattle Storm
Teana Muldrow
Drafted by Seattle Storm
Olayinka Sanni
Drafted by Detroit Shock
Yelena Leuchanka
Undrafted Free Agent (Charlotte Sting)
Recruits
Kysre Gondrezick
West Virginia University
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Highest WNBA Draft pick (First Round, pick #4) in program history
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Michigan Gatorade Player of the Year
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Two-time All-Big 12 Selection
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Played in Jordan Brand Classic Game
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Ranked #2 in the state of Michigan by ESPN in the class of 2016
Kari Niblack
West Virginia University
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2019 Big 12 Sixth Man of the Year
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Two-time FABC 1A Player of the Year
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Ranked #11 at Forward position by ESPN in the class of 2018
Naomi Davenport
West Virginia University
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2018 and 2019 All-Big 12 Selection
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NJCAA First Team All American
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2nd Junior College Transfer to score over 1,000 points in program history
Katrina Pardee
West Virginia University
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Two-time Big 12 All-Academic
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#8 on all-time for 3pt FGM at West Virginia
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Ranked fourth in the Big 12 in 3pt FGM
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1,000 point scorer
Siera Thompson
University of Michigan
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#53 Ranked Prospect by ESPN
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All-Time minutes played
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All-Time Assist Leader
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1,000 point scorer
Shannon Smith
University of Michigan
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Two-time All-Big Ten Honorable Mention
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Michigan single game record for assist (13)
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2013 WBCA All-American (NJCAA)
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2010 North Carolina “Miss Basketball”
Sarah Miles
West Virginia University
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Wade Watch List (2010)
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Big East “Defensive Player of the Year” (2010)
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All-Big East First Team (2010)
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Big East “Most Improved Player” (2009)
Madina Ali
West Virginia University
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2011 All-Big East
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2007 WBCA/Kodak Junior College All- American
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2008 Mid-Florida Conference “Player of the Year”
Laquita Owens
West Virginia University
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2007 and 2008 All-Big East Selection
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5th nationally in three pointers made (2008)
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WVU single season record holder for 3pt FGM
Chakhia Cole
West Virginia University
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WVU All-Decade Team
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2006 Big East All-Tournament
Sparkle Davis
West Virginia University
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2007 WVU Ronald McNair Scholarship Award Winner
