University of Nevada Athletics

NEVADA CAREER
FRESHMAN (2025-26): Played in all 31 games ... Ended the season with 93 points, 39 rebounds and 31 steals ... Went 3-for-4 from the paint and 2-for-3 from beyond the arc against LMU (11/13/25) ... Shot 50% from the floor and from three against Utah Vlaley (11/24/25) ... Had a career high four steals against Utah State and went 2-for-2 from the floor (1/3/26) ... Shot 50% from the floor and beyond the arc against UNLV (1/24/26) ... Went 3-for-5 from beyond the arc for a career high 17 points against San Jose St. (2/25/26) ... Went 5-for-6 from the floor and 3-for-3 from beyond the arc for 12 points against Air Force (2/11/26) ... Tied a career high four steals against San Diego State (2/14/26) and against Sna Jose State (2/25/26) 

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