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Nicollette Smith

Class: Senior Hometown: Tulsa, Okla. High School: Bishop Kelley HS

Height: 6-2 Position: F Experience: 3L

Career Honors
• Big 12 Rookie of the Week (Nov. 12, 2007)

2009-10 (Junior):
Played in 32 games, starting on four occasions ... Averaged 3.3 points and 2.4 rebounds per game ... Turned in 6.8 points per game over the last four games of the season, three of which she was in the starting line-up ... Posted nine points in back-to-back games versus Michigan (Nov. 22, 2009) and No. 9 Xavier (Nov. 26, 2009) ... Also had five boards in both of those outings ... Had a season's best six caroms versus Oral Roberts (Nov. 15, 2009) ... Scored a season-high 10 points versus Illinois State (March 25, 2010) in the WNIT ... Made 35-of-88 shots from the field on the season, good for 39.8 percent ... Knocked down 18-of-53 from beyond the arc, good for 34.0 percent.

2008-09 (Sophomore):
Played in all 36 games, starting 34 ... Finished the season ranked fourth on the team in scoring with 6.4 points and fourth in rebounding with 4.5 caroms per contest ... Was second on the team with 40 three-point field goals made ... Connected on 40-of-114 shots from beyond the arc, good for 35.1 percent ... Ranked third on the team with 38 steals ... Posted double figures on seven occasions ... Dropped in a season-high 18 points at Texas (Feb. 11, 2009) ... Had 16 points off of 4-of-5 shooting from beyond the arc in a win over Border Showdown rival Missouri (Jan. 14, 2009) ... Poured in 15 points at Colorado (Feb.18, 2009) ... Notched two double-doubles on the season with 13 points and 10 boards in a win over New Orleans (Nov. 28, 2008) and 10 points and 10 rebounds at Marquette (Dec. 7, 2008) ... Also was in double figures in rebounding with a career-high-tying 11 rebounds versus #2 Oklahoma (Feb.14, 2009).

2007-08 (Freshman):
Saw action in all 33 games in a reserve role ... Averaged 5.9 points and 2.7 rebounds per game ... Ranked first on the team with 45 three-point baskets made ... Knocked down 45-of-132 three-point shots on the season, good for 34.1 percent ... Made 28-of-34 shots from the foul line, good for 82.4 percent ... Scored in double-figures in five games ... Recorded a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds versus Hartford (Nov. 11, 2007) in her first career game ... Named Big 12 Rookie of the Week (Nov. 12, 2007) for her season-opening performance versus the Hawks ... Had 15 points at Missouri (Feb. 24, 2008) ... Was the first KU player off the bench in 15 contests.

High School:
A four-year starter at Bishop Kelley High in Tulsa, Okla. ... Averaged 16.8 points and 6.9 rebounds during her senior season for the Comets while earning Metro Lakes Conference MVP, second team all-state and Tulsa World First Team All-Metro accolades ... Also named Oklahoma Girls Basketball Association and Oklahoma Coaches Association All-State ... Coached by Jana Hardgrave ... Career stats include 1,485 points, 627 rebounds, 205 steals, 186 assists and 151 blocks ... A career 49 percent shooter from the field, 34 percent from beyond the 3-point arc and 79 percent from the free throw line ... Four-time Metro Lakes Conference First Team selection ... Twice named team captain ... McDonald's All-American nominee ... Played AAU for the Tulsa Swoosh ... Also competed in track and field (high jump).

Personal:
Daughter of Sam and Nancy Smith ... Has six siblings: Abe (30), Levi (25), Madde (15), Dasher (13), Remmi (12) and Elizah (8) ... Levi played basketball at Division III Emanuel University in Boston ... Majoring in Sports Management.