CLASS OF: 2018 SCHOOL: Lincoln HS, NE HEIGHT AND WEIGHT: 6'3 POSITION: Post 17-18 RATINGS: #127 (BS) ACADEMICS: STATUS: Signed (committed 10/24/17) AAU TEAM: Cornhusker Shooting Stars/Bison Elite
Nyagoa (pronounced "agua" with an "n") Gony is the second player in Purdue history to hail from Nebraska, following Boilermaker standout KK Houser. A two-year letterwinner at Lincoln High School, she was the state's leading rebounder in 2015-16, and offers the Boilermakers' a wealth of potential in the post. A long and agile post defender, Gony has drawn comparisons to 2008 All-Big Ten Defensive Team honoree Danielle Campbell and can change the game with her length around the bucket. Offensively she's comfortable with a face-up game, back to the basket or running in transition, and brings a versatile defensive skill set that allows her to defend at the top of a press or anchor a half-court set near the basket.
As a junior she averaged 8.7 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 3.9 blocked shots. As a sophomore, she averaged 7.3 points, 10.6 rebounds, and 2.5 blocked shots.
Committed to Purdue on October 24, 2016 during an official visit. Plans to major in either Business Administration or Political Science.
Purdue head coach Sharon Versyp..."Nyagoa’s work ethic, determination and dedication are unwavering. She has the potential to be a game-changer for us and is capable of becoming double-trouble for opponents on each end of the floor." (Purdue SID, November 2017)
Collegiate Girls Scouting Report scout Dan Olsen..."Agile interior prospect brings shot blocking presence, developing offensive game; rebounds and initiates the fast break; potential." (Under Armor Nationals, July 2017)
Date Day Time Opponent
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11/25/17 SAT 7:00P Jamboree @ Lincoln Christian
Girls Varsity Tournament (@ Kearney)
11/30/17 THR 5:15P vs. Bellevue West
Girls Varsity Tournament (@ Bellevue West)
12/02/17 SAT 2:00P vs. Kearney
12/02/17 SAT 8:00P vs. Papillion-LaVista
12/06/17 WED 12:15A Ames (IA)
12/08/17 FRI 7:30P @ North Star
12/09/17 SAT 9:30P @ Millard North
12/15/17 FRI TBA Lincoln Northeast
12/16/17 SAT 9:30P @ Lincoln Southeast
12/22/17 FRI TBA Lincoln Southwest
01/05/18 FRI 5:15P Grand Island
01/06/18 SAT 4:45P @ North Platte
01/12/18 FRI 5:15P Pius X
01/13/18 SAT 4:45P @ Omaha Central
01/19/18 FRI 6:00P @ Norfolk
01/20/18 SAT 5:15P Lincoln East
01/26/18 FRI 6:00P @ Kearney
01/27/18 SAT 5:15P Elkhorn South
02/02/18 FRI 6:15P @ Fremont
02/03/18 SAT 5:15P Omaha Benson
02/09/18 FRI 5:45P Bellevue East
02/10/18 SAT 5:15P Bryan
02/16/18 FRI 5:30P @ Omaha Westside
02/20/18 TUE TBA District Tournament @ TBA
02/22/18 THR TBA District Tournament @ TBA
02/23/18 FRI TBA District Tournament @ TBA
02/24/18 SAT TBA District Tournament @ TBA
03/01/18 THR TBA State Tournament @ Pinnacle Arena
03/02/18 FRI TBA State Tournament @ Pinnacle Arena
03/03/18 SAT TBA State Tournament @ Pinnacle Arena
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