Naomi Van Nes

Photo by: Jeffrey A. Camarati

Position:
Center
Height:
6-6
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Dorchester, England
High School:
Hamden Hall Country Day

Double major in psychology and exercise & sport science

2019-20: Did not see action during her senior season while rehabbing an injury

2018-19: As a junior, played in five games ... Hit every shot she took, making baskets against UNCG, UNCW and Georgia Tech to go 3-for-3 from the field ... Scored three points in three minutes of play against UNCG, hitting a field goal and sinking her only free throw attempt of the year

2017-18: As a sophomore, appeared in 18 games, averaging 1.1 points and 0.9 rebounds ... Was 8-of-12 (.667) from the field ... Scored six points apiece in back-to-back games against Presbyterian and Furman ... Named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll

2016-17: As a freshman, played in 21 games and started one ... Averaged 1.0 point and 1.1 rebounds per game ... Scored a season-high eight points and grabbed four rebounds against Jacksonville ... Had a season-high seven rebounds at Clemson ... Shot 47.4 percent from the field.

Before UNC: Graduate of Hamden Hall Country Day School in Hamden, Conn. ... Three-star rated by ESPN ... Ranked 15th at her position in 2016 class by ESPN ... Averaged 15 points, 14 rebounds and three blocks per game as a senior when she was named All-Fairchester League and a NEPSAC all-star • Selected for the 2016 JCC School-Girl All-Star Classic • Led Hamden Hall Country Day to Fairchester Athletic Association titles in 2014 and 2015 • Averaged just shy of a double-double as a junior with 10 points and nine rebounds at Hamden Hall • Guided Hamden Hall to the CISAC title in 2012 and to Class C and Class D New England Championships • Selected a New England Prep School All-Star in 2015 • Competed in AAU from 2011-16, most recently with Connecticut Basketball Club each of the last two seasons

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