Nakia Sanford
| No. 43 – Washington Mystics | |
|---|---|
| Position | Center |
| Personal information | |
| Born | October 5, 1976 Lithonia, Georgia |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Kansas |
| Playing career | 2003–present |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Nakia Sanford (born May 10, 1976 in Lithonia, Georgia) is a professional basketball player. She currently plays the center position for the Washington Mystics in the WNBA.
College career
Sanford finished her career at Kansas ranked fourth all-time rebounder (832) and shot-blocker (89).
WNBA career
Sanford was not drafted. She was signed by the Washington Mystics before the 2003 WNBA season. During her first three season, she saw limited action. It was not until the 2006 WNBA season that Sanford began to show progress as a player. She set career highs for all her stats in 2006, including rebounds per game (6.0) and field goal percentage (52%). In 2007, she set new career highs averaging 7 rebounds and 11 points per game. She saw decreased playing time during the 2008 WNBA season, however.