University of North Carolina Athletics
2019-20 Women's Basketball Roster
Jersey Number 32
Nia Daniel
- Position:
- G
- Height:
- 5-10
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Charlotte, N.C.
- High School:
- Hickory Ridge
Has not yet declared a major
2019-20: As a freshman, came off the bench to play in 25 games ... Averaged 10.7 minutes per appearance, with 2.8 points and 1.0 rebounds per game ... Scored a season-high eight points against Yale on Dec. 28 and at Wake Forest on Feb. 23
PREP/PERSONAL
Three-star rated guard by ESPN • MVP at the Battle of the Boro in Summer 2018 • Three-time team captain and four-time letterwinner at Hickory Ridge • 2017-18 and 2018-19 Cabarrus County and Southwestern 4A Conference Player of the Year • 2018-19 Charlotte Observer Player of the Year and first-team all-state selection • Averaged 15 ppg and 6 rpg as a junior and led Hickory Ridge to third round of 4A state playoffs • SW4A Conference championship game MVP in 2017-18 • Hickory Ridge was state title runner-up in her 2017 sophomore season when she averaged 14.4 points and 5.4 rebounds • Full name is Zhania Daniel • Daughter of Dwayne and Charmaine Daniel • Her father played basketball at Niagara University and then professionally overseas • Sister, Brijea Daniel, is a senior at UNC • Has a younger brother, Dakoda.
2019-20: As a freshman, came off the bench to play in 25 games ... Averaged 10.7 minutes per appearance, with 2.8 points and 1.0 rebounds per game ... Scored a season-high eight points against Yale on Dec. 28 and at Wake Forest on Feb. 23
PREP/PERSONAL
Three-star rated guard by ESPN • MVP at the Battle of the Boro in Summer 2018 • Three-time team captain and four-time letterwinner at Hickory Ridge • 2017-18 and 2018-19 Cabarrus County and Southwestern 4A Conference Player of the Year • 2018-19 Charlotte Observer Player of the Year and first-team all-state selection • Averaged 15 ppg and 6 rpg as a junior and led Hickory Ridge to third round of 4A state playoffs • SW4A Conference championship game MVP in 2017-18 • Hickory Ridge was state title runner-up in her 2017 sophomore season when she averaged 14.4 points and 5.4 rebounds • Full name is Zhania Daniel • Daughter of Dwayne and Charmaine Daniel • Her father played basketball at Niagara University and then professionally overseas • Sister, Brijea Daniel, is a senior at UNC • Has a younger brother, Dakoda.
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