Nicholas Niendorf

Nicholas Niendorf

Joined: Jul 12, 2017

Current basketball contributor for High Post Hoops and Pippen Ain't Easy. University of Nebraska alum. Based in Madison, Wisconsin, but from the Chicagoland area.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 08: Ruthy Hebard #24 of the Oregon Ducks cuts down a net after the team defeated the Stanford Cardinal 89-56 to win the championship game of the Pac-12 Conference women's basketball tournament at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on March 8, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Chicago Sky draft Ruthy Hebard with the eighth pick in the WNBA draft

COLLEGE PARK, MD - FEBRUARY 13: Kaila Charles #5 of Maryland charges up court during a game between Iowa and Maryland at Xfinity Center on February 13, 2020 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Tony Quinn/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

Maryland showcases dominance and extends winning streak to 12 games

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 11: Guard Kahleah Copper #2 of the Chicago Sky drives around forward Nneka Ogwumike #30 of the Los Angeles Sparks during a game at Staples Center on August 11, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Katharine Lotze/Getty Images)

Chicago Sky strike balance with Kahleah Copper re-signing

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - MAY 25: Katie Lou Samuelson #33 of the Chicago Sky looks to pass during her team's game against the Minnesota Lynx at Target Center on May 25, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sam Wasson/Getty Images)

Chicago Sky deal Katie Lou Samuelson to Dallas Wings for Azura Stevens

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 30: Jamierra Faulkner #21 of the Los Angeles Sparks dribbles the ball against Chelsea Gray #12 of the Chicago Sky in Game Two of the Semifinals during the 2016 WNBA Playoffs at Staples Center on September 30, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

Jamierra Faulkner announces she will not play this summer following injury

LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 02: Sydney Colson #51 of the San Antonio Stars brings ball up the court against the Los Angeles Sparks in a WNBA game at Staples Center on July 2, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

Chicago Sky land Sydney Colson, re-sign Dolson, Quigley and Vandersloot

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 8: Astou Ndour #45 of the Chicago Sky handles the ball against the Washington Mysticson September 8, 2019 at the St Elizabeths East Entertainment & Sports Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)

What the Astou Ndour trade means for the Chicago Sky

ARLINGTON, TX - JULY 14: Astou Ndour #45 of the Chicago Sky looks on before the game against the Dallas Wings on July 14, 2019 at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Cooper Neill/NBAE via Getty Images)

Chicago Sky deal Astou Ndour in sign and trade with Dallas Wings

LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 15: Cheyenne Parker #32 of the Chicago Sky reacts to play against the Las Vegas Aces on September 15, 2019 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Jeff Bottari/NBAE via Getty Images)

Mapping out the Chicago Sky’s difficult free agency decisions

CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 11: The Chicago Sky look on during the game against the Phoenix Mercury during Round One of the WNBA Playoffs on September 11, 2019 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)

Three key stretches for Chicago Sky in 2020 WNBA schedule

CORCAL GABLES, FL - SEPTEMBER 18: Katie Lou Samuelson of Team USA handles the ball during the Women's National Team Camp on September 18, 2019 at Watsco Center at University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)

Katie Lou Samuelson to join Team USA in game against UConn

NORMAN, OK - DECEMBER 07: Oklahoma (3) Mandy Simpson and (30) Taylor Robertson blocking out Louisiana State (23) Karli Seay on December 07, 2019, at the Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Oklahoma. (Photo by Torrey Purvey/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Oklahoma’s Taylor Robertson on track to set NCAA record

MADISON, WI - JANUARY 24: Wisconsin forward Imani Lewis (34) tries to make a path to the basket during a women's college basketball game between the University of Wisconsin Badgers and the Penn State University Nittany Lions on January 24, 2019 at the Kohl Center in Madison, WI. (Photo by Lawrence Iles/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Wisconsin’s start is familiar. Can the end be different?

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - APRIL 17: A head coach Olaf Lange (2nd R) and players of UMMC Ekaterinburg celebrate after winning the FIBA EuroLeague Women 2016 Final Four final match between Nazdezhda and UMMC Ekaterinburg at Ulker Sports Arena in Istanbul, Turkey on April 17, 2016. (Photo by Elif Ozturk/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

Chicago Sky hire Australian national team assistant coach Olaf Lange

COLLEGE PARK, MD - NOVEMBER 20: Shakira Austin #1 of Maryland moves into the attack during a game between George Washington University and University of Maryland at Xfinity Center on November 20, 2019 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Tony Quinn/ISI Photos/Getty Images)

By the numbers: Big Ten’s performance through week six

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 01: Assistant coach Becky Hammon reacts from the bench while playing the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on December 01, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit won the game 132-98. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Becky Hammon reportedly showing interest in New York Knicks head coach position