
ODU's Record-Setting Pass-First Guard Turned Boxing World Champ
Michelle Brandão, Old Dominion's senior guard in the 2013-14 season, averaged 1.7 PTS, 1.1 REB, and a team-high 2.4 AST per game (41.2 FG%), peaking with 9 assists in a WNIT win over Navy and dishing 3+ in 10 games—her elite vision and playmaking made her a floor general who elevated teammates. Known for relentless intensity, she transitioned post-college to boxing, becoming a world champion defending belts at MSG, showcasing unmatched grit and athletic versatility that screams 'culture-changer' for any team needing a tough, selfless leader.