Nikki McCray-Penson was a college All-American, an Olympic gold medalist and a WNBA All-Star.
reported. She told the newspaper in 2022 that she resigned to address “health concerns I had hoped were behind me,” adding that it was not related to her breast cancer diagnosis a decade earlier.
“Mississippi State University joins the national college basketball community in mourning the sudden passing of Coach Nikki McCray-Penson last night,” Mississippi State President Mark Keenum said in a statement. “I came to admire Nikki’s courage and her commitment to her players and this university while she endured significant health challenges during her tenure as our women’s basketball coach.
Heart hurts like crazy over this one! 💔 such a fighter and a warrior with the sweetest gentle soul! Coach McCray you’ve helped me in many many ways and you were a true gift from God! Truly will be missed! No more suffering no more pain! God got a good one 🤍
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