The Briggs Profile
At Nevada (2016-19)
All-Mountain West Honorable Mention (2019)
4th in Career Field Goal Percentage (.514)
6th in Career Free Throws Made (279)
7th in Career Rebounding (692)
Professionally
Freseras de Irapuato - México (2023-present)
PAS Giannina - Greece (2022-23)
Team Ulriken Eagles - Norway (2020-22)
BK Marbo - Sweden (2019-20) '
When the newly formed Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional Femenil team Freseras de Irapuato was building its roster, they knew who they needed for a powerful post presence.
Nevada women's basketball alumna Terae Briggs, who averaged over 15 points per game in Greece last season, made a strong impression on Irapuato, México's club.
In addition to playing closer to the United States, Briggs was looking to continue her professional career during the summer season.
It was a match made in heaven.
"This was my first time getting to play (professionally) over the summer, so I jumped at the opportunity," Briggs said. "Knowing it's a new team and knowing that they are putting some good pieces together, I wanted to try something different."
After earning All-American honors and leading United Tribes Technical College to the NJCAA national tournament, Briggs joined the Pack prior to the 2016-17 season. Briggs quickly turned into a double-double machine, posting 19 double-doubles during her storied career. Capping off her senior season with All-Mountain West honors, Briggs finished in the top 10 at Nevada in career field goal percentage, free throws made and rebounding.
Her idol in the Native American community was Nevada Athletics Hall of Famer Tahnee Robinson, the first Wolf Pack player to be drafted in the WNBA. Robinson served as Nevada's Director of Player Development at the time and Briggs was eager to work with the women's basketball figure she admired.
Robinson played an instrumental role in Briggs' development for life after Nevada, helping the 6-foot-3-inch forward fine-tune her jump shot and prepare for the pro level. In addition to helping Briggs turn her play into a more assertive style, Robinson helped Briggs research pro teams, agents and countries for the best possible fit overseas.
"She made it feel like it was home away from home and she knew what I was going through as a student-athlete," Briggs said. "She was always very supportive and a great mentor for me."
After averaging over 12 points per game in each of her first two professional seasons in Sweden and Norway, Briggs signed with Greece's PAS Giannina. Coming up with over 15 points per game and eight rebounds per game with her team, she helped PAS Giannina reach the A1 Ethniki (A1 National) Women's Basketball playoffs this past year.
The basketball court wasn't the only place Briggs was thriving in Greece, however. The ancient landmarks and the lively Greek culture captured Briggs' attention.
When she's not dominating on the court, Briggs will be out with her teammates experiencing the cities, going to flea markets and experiencing the different cultures.
"My teammates made it a fun experience for me," Briggs said. "Greece is so beautiful, so I had to sightsee. I learned so much being there as a player and I am very thankful for that."
Briggs, who will enter her fifth season as a pro player, continues to be an inspiration for Nevada women's basketball student-athletes who aspire to pursue professional basketball. It's a role that she gladly accepts.
"It's so nice to hear that I've had a big impact at Nevada," Briggs said. "To know that I still have an impact on those girls after me makes me feel good. Amanda always stays in contact with me and I hope she has the same influence on those girls that she did on me."
