Wisconsin women's basketball signee Leah Nordin thriving after commitment
SEAN DAVIS
Updated
Badgers coach Robin Pingeton talks about the legacy of Theresa Huff following the recent passing of the Badgers' only women's basketball player to have their number retired.
Leah Nordin had the opportunity to look elsewhere after the acrimonious exit of former University of Wisconsin women's basketball coach Marisa Moseley and the coaching change that came with it.
Shawano's Leah Nordin scores over a group of Green Bay Preble defenders during a nonconference game last season. The Hawks' leading scorer is averaging a double-double this season with 26.1 points and 13 rebounds per game.
Shawano's Leah Nordin shoots during a nonconference game last season. Nordin has put a concerted effort into becoming a three-level scorer this season, especially behind the arc and in the mid-range.
Photos: Wisconsin women's basketball faces No. 2 UCLA in Big Ten battle
UCLA guard Kiki Rice (1) drives the ball against Wisconsin guard Ronnie Porter (13) during a game Sunday in Los Angeles.
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UCLA guard Charlisse Leger-Walker (5) looks to pass the ball while under pressure from Wisconsin guard Ronnie Porter, center, during a game Sunday in Los Angeles.
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UCLA center Lauren Betts (51) shoots a free throw during a game against Wisconsin on Sunday in Los Angeles.
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Wisconsin guard Jovana Spasovski (11) reacts during the first half of a game against UCLA on Sunday in Los Angeles.
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UCLA guard Kiki Rice (1) drives the ball against Wisconsin guard Laci Steele during a game Sunday in Los Angeles.
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UCLA forward Gabriela Jaquez, center, Wisconsin forward Gift Uchenna (15) and guard Jovana Spasovski, right, vie for the ball during a game Sunday in Los Angeles.
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UCLA guard Charlisse Leger-Walker (5) controls the ball while under pressure from Wisconsin guard Ronnie Porter (13) during a game Sunday in Los Angeles.
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UCLA center Lauren Betts (51) looks to shoot while under pressure from Wisconsin forward Gift Uchenna (15) and Wisconsin guard Kyrah Daniels during a game Sunday in Los Angeles.
Shawano's Leah Nordin scores over a group of Green Bay Preble defenders during a nonconference game last season. The Hawks' leading scorer is averaging a double-double this season with 26.1 points and 13 rebounds per game.
Shawano's Leah Nordin shoots during a nonconference game last season. Nordin has put a concerted effort into becoming a three-level scorer this season, especially behind the arc and in the mid-range.
