Kemie Nkele

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Kemie Nkele

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6-1 Forward - UC Riverside

Granted redshirt in 2007; Big West Tournament Most Valuable Player (2006, 2007); Big West Conference Player of the Year (2007); First Team All-Big West (2005, 2006, 2007); named to Nugget Classic All-Tournament Team (2007); Big West Conference Player of the Week (five times); Defensive Player of the Year (2005).

Career Averages: 16.6 ppg, 9.3 rpg, 2.4 bpg, 49.3% FG, 71% FT
Senior Season: 18.7 ppg, 8.1 rpg, 1.6 bpg, 43.2% FG, 71.5% FT

WNBA Comparison: Sophia Young WDN Score: 3 WDN Rank: 42

Strengths: Versatile player who can play inside and out; quick off the bounce; solid handle for a post; strong rebounder; good passer from the post; usually takes smart shots and rarely forces action;

Weaknesses: Undersized in the paint; prone to foul trouble; needs to work on three point consistency; might have to transition to the wing; not really a great defender;