The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
02.18.2016 | Women's Basketball
Enemkpali ready for rookie WNBA season after sitting out 2015 with Injury.
SEATTLE – The Seattle Storm today announced that the franchise has signed 2015 WNBA Draft selection Nneka Enemkpali, a former University of Texas women's basketball player.
Enemkpali, a 6-1 forward, was drafted by Seattle in the third round (26th overall) of the 2015 WNBA Draft but sat out the season while recovering from a knee injury suffered during her senior season at the University of Texas.
"We were impressed with Nneka leading up to the WNBA Draft last year," said Storm President & GM Alisha Valavanis. "She is working hard in preparation to compete at the next level and we are excited to get her to Seattle."
At the time of her senior season injury, Jan. 19, 2015, Enemkpali was leading the Big 12 in rebounds, (10.6 per game) and double-doubles, (9). Despite the early end to her collegiate career, Enemkpali finished at Texas ranked ninth all-time in the Longhorns record book in total rebounds, (899) and 30th in points, (1,116).
The Pflugerville, Texas, native was a Wooden Award pre-season top-30 and mid-season top 30 selection in 2014-15. She was named to the All-Big 12 team following her junior season.
