Northern Illinois’ original sharpshooter with a crafty two-way guard game
In the 2006-07 season, Tara Michels was a reliable NIU backcourt piece who came off the bench in 28 of 31 games and handled both point and shooting guard duties, a useful sign of versatility and trustworthiness under pressure. Her calling card was shooting: NIU’s own release described her as a “sharpshooter,” and the record book shows a career .350 three-point mark (32-for-91), which speaks to real floor-spacing value. For a team needing a steady, multi-position guard who can stretch defenses and adapt, she’s an easy fit.
