Nika and her two families

[HuskyNan]

Awwww

 

[RockyMTblue2]

Lord, how she has matured. Down right elegant.

 

[Next 12]

There is only ONE NIKA and it will be a looong time before another like Nika comes along. Nika has put her mark on Uconn's lore and team achievements that will make her remembered long after she is gone. I know Nika will be successful in the pros, as her kind of defense is necessary in winning a Title. Her spirit and pugnaciousness will be missed by all. I love watching the many different faces she makes during the game. Seldom a smile but always a look that says exactly what she is thinking. GO NIKA!!! GO HUSKIES!!!!!

 

[HuskyNan]

Lord, how she has matured. Down right elegant.

 

[Bigboote]

She has great parents -- look at all the books.

 

[Centerstream]

The video brought a tear to my eye when it showed up on my FB feed this afternoon.

Swerve: Admins, how about adding a single tear emoji to the Smilies???

 

[Bama fan]

Tough and classy and kind. Hard to beat that!

 

[MilfordHusky]

I’ve liked Nika since the day she committed. We already had a commitment from the best PG in years in Paige Bueckers, yet Nika welcomed the competition for playing time. Quickly she became Paige’s Slime. Nika has controlled her stubbornness and used it to her advantage. She is definitely one of my favorites!

 

[MSGRET]

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Her Junior photo looks like she is saying "No More MS Nice Gal", it's all business when in uniform.

 

[hoopsfan22]

Two smiling Nikas and one unhappy one.

 

[Bigboote]

Her Junior photo looks like she is saying "No More MS Nice Gal", it's all business when in uniform.

What does she do to top that? Maybe a black eye?

 

[Blond D.]

I’ve liked Nika since the day she committed. We already had a commitment from the best PG in years in Paige Bueckers, yet Nika welcomed the competition for playing time. Quickly she became Paige’s Slime. Nika has controlled her stubbornness and used it to her advantage. She is definitely one of my favorites!

I thought Geno was her Slime!!!

 

[MilfordHusky]

I thought Geno was her Slime!!!

I think Nika believes in open relationships in the slime world.

 

[MilfordHusky]

That photo of Nika and Geno at :51 is priceless. Let the recruits see that!

 

[GoingPostal]

To watch Nika develope from the hard nosed Nika who, either ran over or ran through, opponents into the Nika who set a record for most assists in a season has been special. This is a testament to the recruiting philosophy that could see the potential in a young woman from Croatia making her mark in Storrs.

 

[#12in21]

Anyone who has been around the Boneyard knows I have loved Nika since day one, not only for what she does on the court but also for her wonderful personality. She has never been guarded about expressing her true self and has always freely and openly shared herself. Her love of the game, her family and her Husky team have always shown through. She is just so very genuine, both on and off the court and truly comfortable in her own skin.

Over these last few years we have watched as she transformed from an untamable burst of energy to an intense controlled storm and true leader, from a carefree kid to a focused young woman. Through it all her passion for the game and being a Husky has been a constant but her self realization of what her ceiling can be has evolved. And she has freely welcomed us to come along for the ride. She is just a joy to experience and as Geno says she is unique! And she’s not done yet!

 

[Bigboote]

BTW, I love the "fat cat Columbo." My daughter gave me a bumper sticker (proudly displayed) that says, "I love my fat cat".

 

[JellyBean]

I’ve liked Nika since the day she committed. We already had a commitment from the best PG in years in Paige Bueckers, yet Nika welcomed the competition for playing time. Quickly she became Paige’s Slime. Nika has controlled her stubbornness and used it to her advantage. She is definitely one of my favorites!

Same here. I was a fan of Nika's on Day One. She was just an underdog with that Dawg her.