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Delaware State University

2025-26 Women's Basketball Roster

5 Nykesha Sanders

  • Position Point Guard
  • Height 5-7
  • Class Graduate Student
  • Highschool Chandler Park Academy
  • Prev School East Texas A&M University
  • Hometown Detroit, Michigan

Biography

Career Honors and Awards:
  • Two-time NJCAA Division I All-Conference and All-Region
  • Academic All-WAC
East Texas A&M University (2024-25):
Sanders played 29 games, starting 19, with averages of 3.6 points, 2.7 rebounds, and a team-leading 3.8 assists per game. She scored a season-high 14 points, recorded 7 rebounds and 7 assists in separate games, and showed steady defensive contributions with 7 blocks and 11 steals over the season. 

Tarleton State University (2023-24):
As a junior, Sanders played 27 games with four starts, tallying 28 points, 21 rebounds, 40 assists, and 11 steals. Highlights included a season-high 7 assists in one game and 5 rebounds in another. She earned Academic All-WAC honors for her performance both on the court and in the classroom.

Paris Junior College (2021-23): 
At Paris JC, Sanders was a two-time NJCAA Division I All-Conference and All-Region honoree. She averaged 8.6 points, 6.3 assists, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.8 steals per game, including a career-best 15 assists in a single game. She was named team MVP and ranked nationally in assists during her sophomore year.

High School: Sanders was captain of her high school team at Chandler Park Academy, earning First Team All-District and All-State honorable mention honors. She was also named team MVP and Defensive Player of the Year and graduated as valedictorian, reflecting her dedication both academically and athletically

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