University of Nevada Athletics

NEVADA CAREER
FRESHMAN (2025-26): Has played in 22 games  ... Played in a season high 33 minutes against UNLV (1/24/26) ... Had a career high four rebounds against Cal State San Marcos ... Went 3-for-4 from the paint and 2-for-3 from beyond the arc against LMU (11/13/25) ... Had a season high eight points against LMU and again at UNLV ... Shot 50% from the floor and beyond the arc against UNLV ... Had a career high four steals against Utah State (1/3/26)

HIGH SCHOOL: Went to Albert m. Lowry High School ... Played three sports: Track, Soccer and Basketball ... Won State in basketball in 2022 and 2023 ... Won regional championships in 2023 ... First Team All-league and All-State in 2022 ... First Team All-State in 2023 ... First Twam 3A East and North in 2023 ... Average 20.1 PPG, 2.1 APG, 4.7 RPG and 4.2 SPG her junior year ... Also played club basketball for Utah Summit

PERSONAL: Kinesiology major ... Wants to be a Physical Therapist ... Daughter of Chad and Mandy Backus ... Has three sisters: Brooklyn, Emily and Sophia ... Also has two brothers: JJ and Jimmer ... Father played basketball at Rick's College ... Sister Emily played basketball at College of Southern Nevada ... Was also being recruited by College of Southern Idaho, Utah State Eastern and College of Southern Nevada ... Notes Caitlin Clark as sports hero ... Also enjoys working out, playing soccer and being outdoors