a tough, team-first frontcourt presence with a Canadian pedigree
Michaela Nieuwenhuizen is a 6-foot-3 forward who brought size, rebounding effort, and reliable finishing to American University, playing in 30 games in the 2016-17 season and averaging 1.6 points and 1.2 rebounds per game after appearing in 11 games as a freshman in 2015-16. She was valued more for her physicality, work rate, and low-maintenance role than big-box-score numbers, with multiple games featuring four rebounds and a season-high six points against Delaware in the 2016-17 season. Her background includes high-level Canadian youth success, which hints at a disciplined, competitive mindset that fits teams looking for depth, grit, and a willing role player rather than a volume scorer.
