Nikki McCray-Penson ‘never forgot where she came from’
Nikki McCray-Penson's husband Thomas Penson and son Thomas Nikson Penson attended the dedication of the court Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. (Ziggy Mack/The Daily Memphian)
Collierville remembers the athlete whose achievements ranged from being named SEC Basketball Player of the Year and WNBA All-Star to bringing home Olympic gold, speaking at the Library of Congress, and a successful college coaching career.
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Nikki McCray Nikki McCray-Penson Collierville High SchoolMichael Waddell
Michael Waddell is a native Memphian with more than 20 years of professional writing and editorial experience, working most recently with The Daily News and High Ground News.
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