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Holloway Suffers Season-Ending Knee Injury
7/12/2022 8:56:00 AM | Women's Basketball
University of Minnesota head women's basketball coach Lindsay Whalen has announced today that freshman forward Niamya Holloway (Eden Prairie, Minn.) suffered a season-ending left knee injury last week.Â
"Unfortunately Niamya suffered a knee injury last week, and we are saddened to learn this week that it is season ending," Whalen said. "We are here to support Niamya every step of the way as she moves forward in this recovery process."
Holloway is entering her first season with the Maroon and Gold after a stellar prep career at Eden Prairie High School where she was a part of the Gophers 10th ranked recruiting class according to ESPN. She was ranked No. 90 overall in the country in the Jr. All Star Rankings and the No. 5 player out of the state of Minnesota. In her senior season averaged 16.9 points per game, 8.1 rebounds, 2.9 steals, 1.2 blocks and 1.6 assists per game while shooting 62 percent from the floor. She was an All-State selection in basketball her senior year while also winning a second straight high jump state championship in track and field.Â
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"Unfortunately Niamya suffered a knee injury last week, and we are saddened to learn this week that it is season ending," Whalen said. "We are here to support Niamya every step of the way as she moves forward in this recovery process."
Holloway is entering her first season with the Maroon and Gold after a stellar prep career at Eden Prairie High School where she was a part of the Gophers 10th ranked recruiting class according to ESPN. She was ranked No. 90 overall in the country in the Jr. All Star Rankings and the No. 5 player out of the state of Minnesota. In her senior season averaged 16.9 points per game, 8.1 rebounds, 2.9 steals, 1.2 blocks and 1.6 assists per game while shooting 62 percent from the floor. She was an All-State selection in basketball her senior year while also winning a second straight high jump state championship in track and field.Â
For more information on the Gophers, continue to check back with GopherSports.com. Keep up with the University of Minnesota women's basketball on Twitter and Instagram (@GopherWBB) and on Facebook, so you do not miss any content during the offseason.
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