Laura Nicholls (basketball) facts for kids
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| Power forward / center | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 26 February 1989 Santander, Cantabria, Spain |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 198 lb (90 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Pro career | 2007–present | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2007–2009 | Celta Vigo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2009–2010 | Hondarribia-Irún | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2010–2014 | Rivas Ecópolis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2014–2015 | Kayseri Kaski | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015–2016 | WBC Wisła Kraków | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016–2017 | Virtus Eirene Ragusa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017–2018 | CB Avenida | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2018–2019 | Nadezhda Orenburg | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2019–2020 | Fenerbahçe Öznur Kablo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020–2024 | Casademont Zaragoza | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Laura Nicholls González (born February 26, 1989) is a former Spanish basketball star. She was a key player for the Spain women's national basketball team for many years, starting in 2008. During her time on the team, she helped Spain win eight medals in major international tournaments.
On the court, Nicholls was known for her height and skill. She played as a power forward or center. These positions are usually for the tallest players on the team, who play close to the basket to score points and grab rebounds.
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A Journey Through Basketball Clubs
Laura Nicholls began playing basketball as a child in Cantabria, Spain. She was so talented that as a teenager, she moved to Catalonia to join a special club called Segle XXI. This club helps develop the best young players in the country.
Starting in the Spanish League
At just 18 years old, Nicholls made her professional debut in 2007. She joined the team Celta Vigourbán in the top Spanish league. She played so well that she was chosen for Spain's national team for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.
After a season with the team Hondarribia-Irún, she signed with Rivas Ecópolis in 2010. She played there for four seasons and had great success. Her team won the Spanish League championship in 2014 and the Spanish Cup twice, in 2011 and 2013.
Playing Across Europe
After her success in Spain, Nicholls took her talents to other countries. She played for teams in Turkey, Poland, and Italy. While playing for Wisła Kraków in Poland, she helped her team win the Polish League championship in 2016.
She returned to Spain in 2017 to play for CB Perfumerías Avenida. Later, she played for teams in Russia and Turkey. In 2020, she joined Casademont Zaragoza in Spain, where she played until 2024.
Success with the Spanish National Team
Nicholls was a champion from a young age. She started playing for Spain's youth teams when she was 15. She won medals in every age group she played in, including gold medals at the Under-16 and Under-18 European Championships.
When she was 19, she joined the main Spanish national team. She became one of the most important players, playing in 157 games. She competed in two Olympic Games, two World Championships, and six European Championships.
Here are some of her biggest achievements with Team Spain:
- Olympic Games: Silver medal in 2016 (Rio de Janeiro)
- World Championship: Silver medal in 2014, and bronze medals in 2010 and 2018.
- European Championship (EuroBasket): Gold medals in 2013, 2017, and 2019. She also won two bronze medals.
Personal Life
Nicholls's family background is connected to the island of Curaçao through her grandfather on her father's side.
See also
In Spanish: Laura Nicholls para niños
