RIP Nikki McCray

[fryeguy93]

Nikki was an acquaintance in my time at UT. Those teams had some nice people that I got to meet and talk with quite a few times.
For being uber competitive and tenacious on the court, Nikki was truly a very nice person.

 

[volnationnj]

Nikki was an acquaintance in my time UT. Those teams had some nice people that I got to meet and talk with quite a few times.
For being uber competitive and tenacious on the court, Nikki was truly a very nice person.

Oh no. I don't believe it. Can't be.
Terrible news. I'm in shock.

 

[SDV]

Oh no! What happened?

 

[volnationnj]

Oh no! What happened?

Nikki evidently had been fighting cancer for some time.
Nikki McCray-Penson dies: Ex-Mississippi State coach, Lady Vols star

 

[lvocd]

This is truly heartbreaking. I can't even wrap my head around this.

 

[HoopsFan]

Prayers for Nikki’s family as well as her Lady Vols family

 

[supersmo18]

Oh man, this is so sad. Prayers up for her and her family.


Cancer can go lick a wall socket. you, Cancer.

 

[Weezer]

RIP

Loved watching her play.

 

[VolBall09]

 

[Vol4gzus]

So sad....was a great Lady Vol! Represented Tennessee well at her other stops in wnba and her coaching venues. Prayers for comfort to the family.

 

[Gilmore]

Very sad news. RIP Nikki and condolences to her family.

 

[youcancallmeAl]

Way too young. I hate cancer. Thoughts and prayers to family and friends. Rest in Peace, Nikki.

 

[TN_gal]

Heartbreaking news! Rest in Peace, Nikki. My condolences and prayers go out to Nikki's family and friends.

 

[Coach Jumper]

The world and UT has lost a truly great representative, coach and person...RIP Nikki

 

[dtnvol]

This is so heartbreaking ...I can hardly believe this...she was such a wonderful and loving person...she will be severely missed...I can still see her running up and down the court as a LadyVol ...Blessings of love and strength to her family

 

[BowlBrother85]

Wow. I had 2 classes with her at UT ... and saw her frequently around campus. Always smiling. RIP.

 

[LasVegasBill23]

Bless her soul One of the greats

 

[LadyViking/Vol]

Certainly heartbreaking news..Enjoyed watching her as a Lady Vol .. my thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones as well the Lady Vol family.. RIP Nikki.. you will be missed !🩵

 

[BACKDOC]

Nikki was an acquaintance in my time UT. Those teams had some nice people that I got to meet and talk with quite a few times.
For being uber competitive and tenacious on the court, Nikki was truly a very nice person.

Awesome player; I saw her play in person at the TN GA All Star game. I was there to see her teammate; the mother of Ally Weathers who plays for the Tide.

 

[Hbg]

Awesome player; I saw her play in person at the TN GA All Star game. I was there to see her teammate; the mother of Ally Weathers who plays for the Tide.

I believe you mean Carly Weathers

 

[Spacejam]

This is very heartbreaking news. My sincere condolences to her family and friends during this difficult times.

 

[TN_gal]

LVFL Nikki McCray-Penson Passes Away - University of Tennessee Athletics

"Our hearts are broken as we mourn the loss of a beloved Lady Vol. We also offer our love and sincere condolences to her family, friends and colleagues across the country. Nikki had a bright and loving personality and touched the lives of everyone she met. Her kind and genuine spirit will be missed."

--Tennessee Women's Basketball Head Coach Kellie Harper

"My heart is so heavy. One of the most beautiful souls I've ever met. The one who genuinely went out their way to understand me when I was so misunderstood. The one who was always there. You fought so long and hard, and I am so grateful to have known you. I love you. Rest easy.

--Tennessee Forward Rickea Jackson (previously played for Nikki McCray-Penson at Mississippi State)

 

[ENGRVOL]

Just saw on Twitter of her passing. She was someone that exemplified what it meant to be a Pat Summitt player and a Lady Vol. Prayers to her family.

 

[tabrams]

Nikki was an acquaintance in my time UT. Those teams had some nice people that I got to meet and talk with quite a few times.
For being uber competitive and tenacious on the court, Nikki was truly a very nice person.

No no no!! This is awful news… she was in my class at UT, and friends of a friend, so we hung out with her at dinner once and I remember her saying “I wanna be an All American, but Pat just wants me to improve on defense.”

And we were like “you just got here, like you’re a freshman. You have to have patience.”

She was like “I don’t have any patience. I need to be an all American this year “

I didn’t know what to make of her. She was pretty funny and very outgoing. But yea, she became an all American, then Olympian, then WNBA star. She was always super friendly to me bc I knew her, and that's just the TN way.

I used to see her around campus, even played bball with her once and she was great on defense! I saw her around town snd she was always the same, friendly and humble.

One of my favorite lady Vols ever, maybe bc I knew her a bit. But she had a great personality, and more desire and heart than anybody I ever met.

Terrible news. God bless her soul, and my condolences to all her friends and family..

 

[NoBackBoard]

RIP and condolences to her loved ones.