Arizona freshman Maya Nnaji's breakout performance against USC didn't surprise her Wildcat teammates; her next challenge is even bigger: a battle with No. 6 Stanford.
She was ready and didn’t let the opportunity slip away.
People are also reading… “It was huge,” Nnaji said of Barnes' vote of confidence. “I just didn’t want to let her down or let the team down because I knew Esmery was in foul trouble. It’s just always next man up. You’ve got to hold the rope, have each other’s backs and be there for each other. I just knew I had to step up, take the role and play hard. And not play like a freshman. Really go out there and do my best for the team.
Nnaji has taken every minute she gets on the court to play hard and contribute. Her growth is evident game by game and even within games. If she makes a mistake, you don’t see her making it twice. “She has been working relentlessly in practice,” fifth-year senior Jade Loville said Wednesday. “She makes us better every day. She swipes our shots. I think it all is just translating for her finally. be able to go out there with the experience that she has under her belt now towards the end of the season is amazing. She's so talented.
The concussion came after a light practice when she was doing extra skill work with UA assistant coach Salvo Coppa ahead of the Oregon State game. They were working on guarding the post when the Beavers seal for a lob. She said that while the Wildcats go half-speed in that situation, the practice players go all out.
Nnaji’s symptoms included a headache, sensitivity to light and a black eye. It was her first concussion. She didn’t want to sit out, but Barnes is very careful when it comes to bringing players back after concussions. Barnes slowly worked Nnaji back into the rotation.
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