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Kristina J. Nicholson (born September 27, 1973) is a retired American professional basketball player. She was known for her quickness and athleticism and being relatively short. She played one season in the WNBA for the Cleveland Rockers in the 1997 WNBA season. At age 38, she was inducted into the Chester County Sports Hall of Fame.
High school
Nicholson and Tora Suber formed a backcourt duo at Downingtown High School, where she won back-to-back state titles. In total she scored 2,709 points, more than any basketball player, male or female. She graduated from Downingtown High School in 1992.
College
Nicholson averaged 8.4 assists her senior year, third in the nation. She amassed 826 assists for her career at Penn State.
WNBA Career
Nicholson was drafted by the Cleveland Rockers in the third round (20th overall pick) in the 1997 WNBA Draft. Her debut game was played on June 21, 1997 in a 56 - 76 loss to the Houston Comets where she recorded 9 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists and 1 steal. Her career would end up being incredibly short, as this season with the Rockers was her only season in the league. Her final game in the WNBA was played on August 24, 1997 (two months after her debut) in a 72 - 79 loss to the New York Liberty where she recorded 2 assists and 1 rebound but no points.
Nicholson's sole WNBA season consisted of 24 games played, totalling 48 points, 42 assists, 10 rebounds and 11 steals.
Personal life
Nicholson graduated with a degree in exercise and sports science.
Career statistics
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Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TO | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Cleveland | 24 | 14 | 11.4 | .409 | .375 | .600 | .4 | 1.8 | .5 | .0 | 1.2 | 2.0 |