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Indya Nivar

Guard
APEX FRIENDSHIP HS
APEX, NORTH CAROLINA
SENIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-10
Press Release

Peak Performance

18.3

Points per Game (average)

8.5

Rebounds per Game (average)

3.8

Assists per Game (average)

3.5

Steals per Game (average)
“Indya Nivar is the best all-around player I’ve ever coached against. She can truly play all five positions and is a matchup nightmare all over the floor.”
Danielle Sullivan
Head Coach head coach at Panther Creek High
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-10 senior guard had led the Patriots to a 28-2 record and the Class 4A semifinals at the time of her selection. Nivar averaged 18.3 points, 8.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 3.5 steals through 30 games. A McDonald’s All-American, she was also a First Team All-State selection and the District Player of the Year. Nivar is ranked as the nation’s No. 20 prospect in the Class of 2022 by ESPN.

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Academic Achievement

Nivar has maintained a 4.29 GPA in the classroom. She has signed a National Letter of Intent to play basketball on scholarship at Stanford University this fall.

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Exemplary Character

A peer tutor in her school, Nivar has served as vice president of the student council and has volunteered locally on behalf of Note in the Pocket, which provides clothing for homeless or disadvantaged children.