Nicole Katherine Ohlde is a former American professional basketball player.
Education
Born in Clay Center, Kansas, Ohlde played collegiately at Kansas State University, where she was a two-time, first-team All-American (2003, 2004). She left Kansas State as the school"s all-time leader in points, rebounds, and blocked shots.
Ohlde majored in social science while at Kansas State.
Career
She most recently played for the Phoenix Mercury and the Tulsa Shock of the Women"s National Basketball Association. Source In the 2004 Women's National Basketball Association Draft, Ohlde was selected by the Minnesota Lynx in the first round (sixth overall). As a rookie, Ohlde averaged 11.7 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game.
She averaged 11.2 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game in 2005.
In 2006, her production dipped to 9.6 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game. She spent most of the season playing center, rather than her natural power forward position.
On January 30, 2009 Ohlde was traded to the Phoenix Mercury for Kelly Miller and LaToya Pringle. On July 23, 2010 Ohlde was traded from Phoenix to the Tulsa Shock along with a 2011 first-round draft pick in exchange for Kara Braxton.
She announced her retirement from the league prior to the 2011 season.
Kodak All-American (2004, 2003) Associated Press First Team All-American (2004,2003) USBWA All-American (2004, 2003) All-Big 12 First Team (2004, 2005, 2006) All-Big 12 Third Team (2001) Big 12 Freshman of the Year (2001) Academic All-Big 12 first team (2004, 2003, 2002) Kansas State"s all-time leading scorer (2161), rebounder (970), and shot blocker (201) Named to the 2006 United States of America Basketball Senior National Team for the United States of America"s March 17–24 European Tour.
Membership
Two-time gold medalist as a member of the United States of America Basketball World Championships for Young Women team (2003, 2002)
Member of the 2009 Women's National Basketball Association Championship team (Phoenix Mercury).