Nyadiew Puoch was born on 23 June 2004 and is an Australian professional basketball player for the UC Capitals of the Women's National Basketball League.
17 Facts About Nyadiew Puoch
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Nyadiew Puoch previously played for the Southside Flyers of the, where she won a WNBL championship in 2024, and for the Dandenong Rangers of the NBL1 South.
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Nyadiew Puoch helped the Australian Gems win silver at the 2021 FIBA Under-19 World Cup and gold at the 2022 FIBA Under-18 Asian Championship.
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Nyadiew Puoch was drafted 12th overall by the Atlanta Dream in the 2024 WNBA draft.
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At the junior level, Nyadiew Puoch represented the Dandenong Rangers from under 12 through the under 18 level.
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Nyadiew Puoch represented Victorian Metro in the Australian Junior Championships, winning gold in 2019 and 2021 and silver in 2022 where she was awarded the MVP of the Championships.
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In 2021, Nyadiew Puoch moved to Canberra and played for the BA Centre of Excellence in the Waratah League.
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Nyadiew Puoch continued with the Centre of Excellence the following year, where she averaged 11.7 points and 5.4 rebounds in 14 games during the 2022 NBL1 season.
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Nyadiew Puoch joined the Dandenong Rangers of the NBL1 South for the 2023 season, where she averaged 24.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.1 blocks in 17 games.
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Nyadiew Puoch was named the NBL1 South Youth Player of the Year.
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Nyadiew Puoch recorded 16 points and a game-high four blocked shots.
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On 15 April 2024, Nyadiew Puoch was drafted 12th overall by the Atlanta Dream in the 2024 WNBA draft.
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Nyadiew Puoch remained in Australia and played for the Rangers during the 2024 NBL1 season.
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Nyadiew Puoch made her international debut for Australia at the 2021 FIBA Under-19 Women's Basketball World Cup where she averaged 11.3 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game and won a silver medal.
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Nyadiew Puoch then competed at the 2022 FIBA Under-18 Women's Asian Championship where she averaged 13 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game and won a gold medal.
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Nyadiew Puoch again represented Australia at the 2023 FIBA Under-19 Women's Basketball World Cup where she averaged 14.7 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists in seven games.
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Nyadiew Puoch is the daughter of a South Sudanese immigrant and single mother, Nyakong.