2015-16 Women's Basketball Roster
Niang, Lena
Zamareya Jones Summer Media Availability
Wednesday, July 23
Coach Moore Summer Media Availability
Wednesday, July 23
Aziaha James Introductory Press Conference with Dallas Wings
Wednesday, April 23
Saniya Rivers Introductory Presser with Connecticut Sun
Tuesday, April 15
Jersey Number 24
Lena Niang
- Class:
- Freshman
- Height:
- 6-2
- Hometown:
- Bowie, Md.
- High School:
- Riverdale Baptist HS
Bio
Freshman (2015-16): Played in eight games, averaging 1.9 points, 1.0 rebounds, and 4.8 minutes per game … Shot 6-11 (.545) from the field … Made her career debut in the November 15 win over High Point … Scored a season-high six points at No. 3 Notre Dame on February 4 … Played a season-high 12 minutes during wins over High Point and Western Carolina (December 16) … Pulled down a season-high three rebounds during the win over Western Carolina and during the game at No. 3 Notre Dame … Recorded a season-high two assists in the High Point game.
Prior to NC State: Named Preseason All-Met, a McDonald's High School All-American nominee, and to the Title IX All-Tournament Team as her senior squad went 24-12 in 2015 ... Won a national title with her team in 2014 while averaging 14 points and 11 rebounds per game ... Rated by ESPNW as a three-star recruit with a score of 90 ... Ranked the #19 forward in the class of 2015 and #92 overall by Blue Star Report.
Coach Moore's Take: "Lena is a very long and athletic swing player who has a high ceiling. Lena has expanded her skills to the perimeter, including her handles and her three-point range. She can create matchup problems for opponents and her best days are ahead of her."
VIDEO: Get to Know Lena Niang
Prior to NC State: Named Preseason All-Met, a McDonald's High School All-American nominee, and to the Title IX All-Tournament Team as her senior squad went 24-12 in 2015 ... Won a national title with her team in 2014 while averaging 14 points and 11 rebounds per game ... Rated by ESPNW as a three-star recruit with a score of 90 ... Ranked the #19 forward in the class of 2015 and #92 overall by Blue Star Report.
Coach Moore's Take: "Lena is a very long and athletic swing player who has a high ceiling. Lena has expanded her skills to the perimeter, including her handles and her three-point range. She can create matchup problems for opponents and her best days are ahead of her."
VIDEO: Get to Know Lena Niang