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Alison Lewis, Nicole Enabosi, Natasha Adair, Makeda Nicholas
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Enabosi, Lewis, Nicholas Sign Professional Contracts
7/28/2020 12:27:00 PM | Women's Basketball
NEWARK, Del. – Three former Blue Hens have recently signed contracts to continue their basketball careers professionally in Europe.
Nicole Enabosi '19, Alison Lewis '19 and Makeda Nicholas '18 follow in the footsteps of 10 other University of Delaware women's basketball players to play professionally following their time in Newark.
Enabosi has signed with MBK Ružomberok in Slovakia while Lewis joins Baerum in Norway and Nicholas will play for Colomiers in France.
"We're all so excited for Nicole, Alison and Makeda," commented Blue Hens head coach Natasha Adair. "The opportunity for them to continue their careers overseas is a dream come true. Alison is a tireless worker, fearless competitor and scorer while Makeda's skillset and toughness gives her the ability to score inside and out and Nicole dominates inside. These qualities have opened up the doors for them to compete at the next level. We wish them all the best and we're very proud of their accomplishments. We'll be watching from afar. Good luck and Go Hens!"
Enabosi, the 2018 Colonial Athletic Association Player of the Year, wrapped her UD career ranked in the Top 25 of 16 statistical categories and most notably was first all-time in rebounds, double doubles and field goal percentage while finishing second in points, free throws made and free throws attempted. The Gaithersburg, Md. native was just the third-ever women's basketball player to eclipse both 1,500 career points and 1,000 career rebounds in a Delaware uniform.
Lewis, a native of Kennett Square, Pa., appeared in 50 games for the Hens after transferring from Providence College. She averaged 6.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.0 steals per game during her senior campaign.
Nicholas finished her collegiate career ranked fourth in program history with 160 blocked shots and 126 games played. The North Babylon, N.Y. native posted 6.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.3 blocked shots and 1.2 assists per contest with the Blue Hens.
Quotes from players:
Nicole Enabosi
"I feel beyond blessed with the opportunity to play professional basketball. A new chapter in my life has opened, but it would not have been possible without the assistance of my great support system. The UD staff alongside my coaches and sisters have done nothing but help me prepare for this new journey. And my family and friends have been there every step of the way. It fills me up with joy and excitement to see what the future has in store. Forever a Blue Hen. Love #33"
Alison Lewis
"Playing at the University of Delaware gave me the necessary toughness – both physically and mentally – to compete at the next level. The quote 'Nobody said it was going to be easy' really rang true to me. Looking back at everything that has happened the past few years, including transferring and dealing with injuries, I've come to the understanding and acceptance that it will never get easier, but it will always be worth it. It was awesome to have the experience to play alongside my Delaware teammates in Spain two years ago and it was a snapshot of what was to come. I cannot describe the feeling of being able to take this next step in my career and in life. Hard work is paying off, but this is just the beginning."
Makeda Nicholas
"My time at Delaware played a huge part in my decision to play professionally. During my time as a Blue Hen, I was blessed with the opportunity to travel and experience European basketball and culture with a great staff and teammates. Being a part of a program that values experiencing new cultures prepared me for this next step."
Nicole Enabosi '19, Alison Lewis '19 and Makeda Nicholas '18 follow in the footsteps of 10 other University of Delaware women's basketball players to play professionally following their time in Newark.
Enabosi has signed with MBK Ružomberok in Slovakia while Lewis joins Baerum in Norway and Nicholas will play for Colomiers in France.
"We're all so excited for Nicole, Alison and Makeda," commented Blue Hens head coach Natasha Adair. "The opportunity for them to continue their careers overseas is a dream come true. Alison is a tireless worker, fearless competitor and scorer while Makeda's skillset and toughness gives her the ability to score inside and out and Nicole dominates inside. These qualities have opened up the doors for them to compete at the next level. We wish them all the best and we're very proud of their accomplishments. We'll be watching from afar. Good luck and Go Hens!"
Enabosi, the 2018 Colonial Athletic Association Player of the Year, wrapped her UD career ranked in the Top 25 of 16 statistical categories and most notably was first all-time in rebounds, double doubles and field goal percentage while finishing second in points, free throws made and free throws attempted. The Gaithersburg, Md. native was just the third-ever women's basketball player to eclipse both 1,500 career points and 1,000 career rebounds in a Delaware uniform.
Lewis, a native of Kennett Square, Pa., appeared in 50 games for the Hens after transferring from Providence College. She averaged 6.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.0 steals per game during her senior campaign.
Nicholas finished her collegiate career ranked fourth in program history with 160 blocked shots and 126 games played. The North Babylon, N.Y. native posted 6.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.3 blocked shots and 1.2 assists per contest with the Blue Hens.
Quotes from players:
Nicole Enabosi
"I feel beyond blessed with the opportunity to play professional basketball. A new chapter in my life has opened, but it would not have been possible without the assistance of my great support system. The UD staff alongside my coaches and sisters have done nothing but help me prepare for this new journey. And my family and friends have been there every step of the way. It fills me up with joy and excitement to see what the future has in store. Forever a Blue Hen. Love #33"
Alison Lewis
"Playing at the University of Delaware gave me the necessary toughness – both physically and mentally – to compete at the next level. The quote 'Nobody said it was going to be easy' really rang true to me. Looking back at everything that has happened the past few years, including transferring and dealing with injuries, I've come to the understanding and acceptance that it will never get easier, but it will always be worth it. It was awesome to have the experience to play alongside my Delaware teammates in Spain two years ago and it was a snapshot of what was to come. I cannot describe the feeling of being able to take this next step in my career and in life. Hard work is paying off, but this is just the beginning."
Makeda Nicholas
"My time at Delaware played a huge part in my decision to play professionally. During my time as a Blue Hen, I was blessed with the opportunity to travel and experience European basketball and culture with a great staff and teammates. Being a part of a program that values experiencing new cultures prepared me for this next step."
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