2025-26 Women's Basketball Roster
Jersey Number 6
Ify Nwaobi
- Class:
- Redshirt Freshman
- Position:
- F
- Height:
- 6-2
- Hometown:
- Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Prev School:
- Edge School
2024-25 (Fr.)
Prep
Personal
Student-Athlete Q&A
Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
Eat
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My parents have always inspired me. From a young age, they have encouraged me to be the best I can be at whatever task I take on, and I’m grateful to have witnessed them consistently lead by example.
If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
The first basketball jersey I ever wore was number six.
Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Ramen noodles
What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Playing piano
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Jimmy Butler
- Did not appear in any games and was redshirted
- CUSA Commissioner’s Honor Roll member
Prep
- Graduated from the Edge School
- Helped Canada’s U18 national team earn a silver medal at the 2024 FIBA U18 Women’s AmeriCup in Colombia
- During her junior year, she was named a Grind Session All-Star after grabbing a single-game record 17 rebounds
- Competed in the 2023 BioSteel All-Canadian Games
Personal
- Daughter of Uchechukwu and Ralchukwu Nwaobi
- Birthday is Jan. 26
- Majoring in human resource management
Student-Athlete Q&A
Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
Eat
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My parents have always inspired me. From a young age, they have encouraged me to be the best I can be at whatever task I take on, and I’m grateful to have witnessed them consistently lead by example.
If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
The first basketball jersey I ever wore was number six.
Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Ramen noodles
What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Playing piano
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Jimmy Butler
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