Kia Nurse
Basketball player for UConn and Canada
Played collegiate basketball at the University of Connecticut, winning a national championship in 2016. Has represented Canada in international competitions, participating in the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup and the Olympic Games. Competed professionally in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) with the New York Liberty and the Phoenix Mercury. Notable for contributions on the court and involvement in grassroots basketball programs.
Won NCAA championship with UConn in 2016
Played for Canada in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Selected 10th overall in the 2018 WNBA Draft
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