Kia Nurse WBCA NDPOY

[CocoHusky]

it appears that Jennifer Risper of Vandy was DPOY and did not make the AA team...

You are correct! A kill joy and wet blanket but still correct.
Jennifer Rispert of Vandy won WBCA DPOY in 2009 and was not on the WBCA AA team.

 

[Bronx23]

Great news for 2 reasons.
1. She is recognized nationally for her ability to play defense, the BEST in the country!!!
2. I'm assuming that being recognized as NDPOY means she is automatically included in the 10 member group of AA, and thus becomes eligible for admittance into the prestigious "Huskies of Honor", and have her #11 jersey mounted on the wall in Gampel along with the other UConn greats that preceded her. Am I right or wrong in making this assumption?

I don't think it's automatic, even if it should be. We all hope so and are rooting for it, but regardless this is a tremendous award and one very well deserved.
Ironic how U Conn has had two consecutive DPOY and not the same person. Also have two first team AA and one is different. Shows the truly amazing talent, depth they have.
Bronx23

 

[RegisteredUconn]

Yes!
WBCA DPOY has never been excluded from WBCA AA team.
Kia on Huskies Wall of Honor!

As predicted by me.

How can you not like a fella that toots his own horn!

 

[RegisteredUconn]

I was very impressed with this photo and what it represents. Then I had a thought..Kia is one BAD-ASS!!!! She's been a BA over the course of the entire year. A player that Geno could depend on to shut down an opposing team's best non-post player on defense, while exuding a calming effect to her teammates on offense. This is a much deserved award for Kia, a rare 4 year starter at UConn. I've said it before, and I'll say it again. If you're an opposing player, Kia Nurse is the last player you want guarding you.

Kia's been a BA since she first stepped on the court 4 years ago.

There's a saying I heard years ago. "I don't take any crap. I don't give a crap. I'm not in the crap business."

Kia sure doesn't take any crap and she sure isn't in the crap business. As Meatloaf crooned, "Two out of three ain't bad."

 

[Carnac]

Kia's been a BA since she first stepped on the court 4 years ago.

There's a saying I heard years ago. "I don't take any crap. I don't give a crap. I'm not in the crap business."

Kia sure doesn't take any crap and she sure isn't in the crap business. As Meatloaf crooned, "Two out of three ain't bad."

Well said RU!!!

 

[MilfordHusky]

Kia’s own father called her “A nasty piece of business.”

 

[Sifaka]

¡Enhorabuena Kia! Congrats to my favorite Husky. I hope she has a fine WNBA career, the returns to coach the team.

 

[bbballfan23]

Sorry for the bad news everyone! Regardless has UConn ever had a defensive player of the year not make the Wall? Interesting to know of only 1st Team AA is the criteria as I feel DPOY is even harder to get IMO.

 

[dogged1]

Kia’s own father called her “A nasty piece of business.”

Well then, Mr. Nurse and I have something in common. I don't ever want my daughter mad at me. It is terrifying.

 

[Carnac]

After beating USCr those 4 with Stewart. View attachment 30236

The new background on my PC.

 

[Fiftyish]

Congratulations to Kia on a well-deserved award achieved by some very hard work. We will need her defensive skill set tomorrow night. ND teams love to drive and draw the "and 1" call.

 

[Biff]

Congratulations to Kia on a well-deserved award achieved by some very hard work. We will need her defensive skill set tomorrow night. ND teams love to drive and draw the "and 1" call.

Great and well deserved award, nice picture too but all I can say is she had better come out with the bun tonmorrow.....

 

[bbballfan23]

Carl Adamec first time since 2013, Huskies didn’t get 3 AA’s on the WBCA team so there you have it. Gabby & Lou. No Kia, No Pheesa.

 

[Hayven]

Kia

 

[PAHuskeyFan]

Kkkiiiiiiiiiaaaaaaaa!!!!!! We love your play!!

 

[RockyMTblue2]

Kia’s own father called her “A nasty piece of business.”

Including in that great locker room tradition, the endless UNO games.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Carl Adamec first time since 2013, Huskies didn’t get 3 AA’s on the WBCA team so there you have it. Gabby & Lou. No Kia, No Pheesa.

We’re doomed!

 

[MilfordHusky]

I’m looking for Kia to be motivated when she plays against Ogunbowale and possibly Durr. She’s into TEAM awards.

 

[CocoHusky]

How can you not like a fella that toots his own horn!

 

[RegisteredUconn]

How can I be sure you own that horn? Or even if that's really you? I mean you look a lot better in your avatar.

 

[Bigboote]

That's great news. I'll really miss her next year.