"She was an incredible basketball coach and a true leader of women, but more importantly, she was a loving Mother and Wife. "It is with a heavy heart that we mourn the passing of Nikki McCray-Penson," head coach Sam Purcell said. She also helped lead Pat Summit's Lady Vols squad to two SEC Tournament Championships and the 1992 NCAA National Title. She was a two-time SEC Player of the Year honoree (1994 & 1995) and was a two-time Kodak All-American.
NIKKI HEARTS WIFE PROFESSIONAL
Before being named the head coach at Mississippi State in 2020, she was inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012 following a professional career that saw her win two Olympic Gold Medals in 19, play nine seasons in the WNBA with three All-Star appearances, win the 1997 ABL Championship while being named the ABL MVP.Ī native of Collierville, Tenn., McCray-Pension starred at the University of Tennessee for the legendary Pat Summit.
McCray-Penson, a loving wife and mother, was one of the most remarkable women's basketball players the sport has ever seen. My wife, Rhonda, and I are deeply saddened by her death and are praying for her family and friends."
While at Mississippi State, Coach McCray-Penson did her absolute best to advance this university and the State of Mississippi. "I came to admire Nikki's courage and her commitment to her players and this university while she endured significant health challenges during her tenure as our women's basketball coach. "Mississippi State University joins the national college basketball community in mourning the sudden passing of Coach Nikki McCray-Penson last night," MSU President Dr.
Story Links STARKVILLE – The Mississippi State family mourns the loss of former women's basketball head coach Nikki McCray-Penson.
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