Nyree Roberts
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BornMarch 10, 1976
Orange, New Jersey, U.S.
Orange, New Jersey, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
High schoolSt. Anthony
(Jersey City, New Jersey)
(Jersey City, New Jersey)
CollegeOld Dominion (1994–1998)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 10, 1976 Orange, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Career information | |
| High school | St. Anthony (Jersey City, New Jersey) |
| College | Old Dominion (1994–1998) |
| WNBA draft | 1998: 2nd round, 20th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Houston Comets |
| Position | Center |
| Career history | |
| 1998–1999 | Houston Comets |
| 1999 | Washington Mystics |
| Career highlights | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Nyree Khadijah Roberts (born March 10, 1976) is an American professional women's basketball player.
She was raised in Jersey City, New Jersey,[1] where she attended and played prep basketball at St. Anthony High School.[2]
As a forward/center at Old Dominion University, Roberts was named to the Final Four All Tournament team in 1997.[1][3]
Roberts played in the WNBA from 1998 to 1999 as a member of the Houston Comets and Washington Mystics.[4] During the 2000 expansion draft on December 15, 1999, Roberts was selected by the Indiana Fever but ultimately never played for the Fever.[5]
