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Lauren Nicholson
Adelaide Lightning
PositionForward
LeagueWNBL
Personal information
Born (1993-03-26) 26 March 1993 (age 31)
Campbelltown, New South Wales
NationalityAustralian
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Career information
CollegeSaint Mary's (2012–2016)
WNBA draft2016: undrafted
Playing career2009–present
Career history
2009–2011
2016–2017
Sydney Uni Flames
2017–presentAdelaide Lightning
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Representing  Australia
Basketball
FIBA Oceania Under-16 Championship
Gold medal – first place 2009 Australia Team

Lauren Nicholson (born 26 March 1993) is an Australian professional basketball player for the Sydney Uni Flames in the Women's National Basketball League WNBL.

Career

College

Nicholson played college basketball at Saint Mary's College of California in Moraga, California for the Saint Mary's Gaels.

WNBL

Nicholson would begin her WNBL career in her home town, as a development player, with the Sydney Uni Flames. Nicholson remained a member of the Flames squad through to 2011. She then departed to begin her college career in the United States. After the conclusion of her college career, Nicholson returned to Australia and she was signed by the Sydney Uni Flames for 2016–17.[1]

National Team

Nicholson first played for Australia at the 2009 FIBA Oceania Under-16 Championship for Women where she took home Gold in Brisbane, Australia. She would then go on to participate in the inaugural Under-17 world championship in France where Australia placed seventh.

References

  1. ^ "Nicholson Returns Home to the Flames". wnbl.com.au.