Outlook

Nyayien Koang (Ny-ana Kong) is a player whose best basketball is ahead of her … Her length, athleticism and skill set allow her to be used in so many different roles … Runs the floor well … Had some big moments last year ... If she can put it together she can be very good ... Originally committed to Northwestern State University. 

Freshman 2^nd-Year 2021-22

Played in 34 games with one start … Averaged 2.6 points, 2.1 rebounds and connected on 47.5 percent of her shot attempts … Recorded six points and eight rebounds in a 99-53 win over Haskell Indian JV (11-5-21) … Scored seven points and pulled in a career high 10 rebounds in an 86-50 win over Saint Mary JV (11-6-21) … Matched her career high with 12 points in an 85-31 victory at Graceland JV (11-8-21) … Hit 6-of-7 shots and grabbed four rebounds … Poured in eight points off the bench to help JCCC to a 69-55 win over No. 6-ranked Illinois Central (11-20-21) …  Had six points and five boards in an 89-41 win over Neosho County (1-29-22) … Scored four points and grabbed two rebounds in a 74-71 win over Mesa, helping JCCC reached the fifth-place game at the NJCAA D-II National Tournament (3-17-22).

Freshman Year 2020-21

Played in 24 games … Averaged 2.7 points, 2.9 rebounds and ranked second on the team with seven blocked shots … Shooting 53.8 percent from the floor … Was selected the Kansas Jayhawk Conference Division II Player of the Week in week 11 after playing a key role in helping JCCC complete the regular season undefeated … Came in off the bench to post season highs for points with 14 and rebounds with seven to lead the Lady Cavaliers to a 64-58 win at No. 8 Labette … Hit 86 percent from the floor, making 6-of-7 shots … Went 4-for-4 at the free throw line and finished with six points in a 90-46 win over Fort Scott (2-11-21) … Contributed two points, two blocks and five boards in a 65-53 win over No. 4-ranked Kansas City Kansas (2-27-21) … Followed with four points and five rebounds in an 81-51 win at Fort Scott (3-3-21) … Had another four-point, five-rebound effort in an 86-40 win over Highland (3-10-21) … Finished with six points, going 3-for-3 in an 88-38 win over Hesston (3-24-21) … Averaged 2.3 points and 2.3 rebounds in the National Tournament … Had four points, two rebounds, an assist and a steal in a 63-60 win over Iowa Central in the quarterfinals (4-22-21).

High School  

Was a two-year starter and three-time letter winner for coach Dominique Kelley-Johnson at Lincoln High School, Lincoln, Neb. … Graduated 2020 … Earned honorable mention Nebraska Class A All-State as a senior … Averaged 8.0 points and 6.6 rebounds per game as a senior … Helped Lincoln to a District Championship in 2018 … Played club basketball for the Cornhusker Shooting Stars coached by Dan Lesoing … Earned three academic letters.

Personal  

Born Nyayien Pajok Koang on November 21, 2001, in Lincoln, Neb. … Nickname is Ny … Daughter of Stephen and Bibiana Koang … Has seven siblings … Majoring in psychology … Also recruited by Cleveland State University, Northeastern State University  and Washburn University … Favorite foods are peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and avocados … Favorite fast food restaurant is Chipotle … Favorite restaurant is Chili’s ... Favorite TV shows are Arrested Development, Catch 22, The Boondocks and Sponge Bob Square Pants … Favorite movies are Kill Bill and A Bronx Tale … Favorite sports movie is Remember the Titans …Favorite actors are Christopher Abbot and Denzel Washington, and favorite actress is Issa Rae … Favorite music entertainers are Brent Faiyaz, Kanye, Lauren Hill, Future and Tems … Favorite book is Assata Shakur autobiography ... Favorite cartoon characters are Sponge Bob Square Pants and Garnet … Her greatest sports moment was the Labette game her freshman year … Notable alumni from her school are Ted Sorensen, special counsel to President Kennedy and former MLB players Roger Nelson and Les Mann.