2022-23 Women's Basketball Roster
Biography
FMU: Returning letterwinner....Played in 26 games as a freshman....Shot 30.3% from behind the arc....Season-high 10 points vs Erskine (1-29-22)....Played double-figure minutes on six occasions....Part of the FMU Honors program....One of the best kept secrets in the state of South Carolina....Did not get quite as much exposure as many of the better known athletes in her region, but she possesses a broad offensive skill set and the ability to score in bunches.....Has the unique ability to be able to create her own shot from three-point range and that combined with her length at 5-9 will make her an exceptional defender in the FMU system....FMU Swamp Fox Athletic-Academic Honor Roll 2021 (fall).
PERSONAL:
- Born Janiyah Tiliyah Hagood in Greenville, SC
- Graduate of J.L Mann High School, where she played for coach Lamont Wakefield
- Ranked as the No.4 senior in the Palmetto State by Prep Girls Hoops.
- As a junior, averaged 19.4 points, 2.6 steals, and 1.1 assists per game while garnering All-Region and All-County accolades
- Her squad’s MVP for 2019-20
- Earned All-State, All-Region, and All-County honors as a sophomore after tallying 25.4 points per contest at Carolina High School & Academy
- Named to the High School Sports Report’s 2018-19 All-Rookie Team
- Also lettered in cross country, track, and tennis
- Nicknames are Jani and Niyah
PERSONAL FAVORITES:
- As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up: Professional Athlete
- How you got your nickname: My name obviously LOL
- Favorite Superhero: Shuri from Black Panther
- Favorite Athletes: LeBron James and Tiffany Hayes
- Favorite Sports Team: Chicago Sky
- Favorite Movie or TV Show: Crooklyn by Spike Lee
- Favorite Foods: Macaroni / Hibachi
- Favorite Vacation Spot: Gatlinburg, TN, because it has a calm and peaceful scenery
- Favorite Musical Artists: Whitney Houston and Beyoncé
- Favorite Thing About FMU: FMU is very family-oriented
- Favorite Off-Field/court Activity: Boxing
- Goals for Upcoming Season: My three goals this year are to be present, be myself, and learn from enjoying the game; Goals and expectations are limiting
- Why you first choose your sport: I grew up playing and watching my brothers
- Biggest mental challenge in your sport: Me vs Me
- Interesting Notes: I am pescatarian and working to shoot with both hands
- Brush With Greatness: “I Am Ready To Face Any Challenges That Might Be Foolish Enough To Face Me” - Dwight
Statistics
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Historical Player Information
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2021-22Freshman
G
5'8"
0 lbs
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2022-23Sophomore
G
5'8"
1 lbs
