Tina Nicholson
Kristina J. Nicholson (born September 27, 1973) is a retired American professional basketball player. She was known for her quickness and athleticism and being relatively short. She played for the Cleveland Rockers in the 1997 WNBA season. At age 38, she was inducted into the Chester County Sports Hall of Fame.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 27, 1973 |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m) |
| Listed weight | 146 lb (66 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Downingtown (Downingtown, Pennsylvania) |
| College | Penn State |
| WNBA draft | 1997 / Round: 3 / Pick: 20th overall |
| Selected by the Cleveland Rockers | |
| Position | Guard |
| Number | 11 |
| Career history | |
| 1997 | Cleveland Rockers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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High school
Nicholson and Tora Suber formed a backcourt duo at Downingtown High School, where she won back-to-back state titles. In total she scored 2,709 points, more any basketball player, male or female. She graduated from Downingtown High School in 1992.
College
Nicholson averaged 8.4 assists her senior year, third in the nation. She amassed 826 assists for her career at Penn State.
Personal life
Nicholson graduated with a degree in exercise and sports science.[1]
External links
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