Bio

One of the top players in North Carolina before an ACL injury ended her senior season...an all-around basketball player...the type of player who can play all five positions...can defend and score off the dribble and attack the basket...a qualifier academically.

High school: Prepped at Forest Trail Academy where she was coached by former NBA star Delaney Rudd...an all-conference performer...finished second in her class academically, beat out only by Tallahassee teammate Shaigna Wentz, who is also part of this year's signing class.

Personal: Daughter of Atonya and Kawasak Penn...father, Kawasak, played football at Western Carolina University...brother, Darren, played basketball at Barton (Kan.) Community College...plans to major in criminal justice...born on October 25.

Getting to Know Nakiah Black

What I like best about TCC: The people and atmosphere...Favorite class at TCC: College Success...What piece of advice would you give to the freshmen: Don't get too caught up in the "Tally life"...Favorite TV show: Spongebob Squarepants...Favorite movie: Love & Basketball...Favorite entertainer: Drake...In my spare time I like to: Read and watch Grey's Anatomy...If I could visit any place in the world it would be: Paris...If I auditioned for American Idol I would sing: "Love" by Musiq Soulchild...A celebrity I follow on Twitter: Kim Kardashian...One thing people don't know about me: I can carry a note (sing)...If I could have any superpower it would be: Time travel...Person I admire the most: My mother...Favorite food: Spaghetti...One food I absolutely will not touch: Cheese-its, onions...Best place to eat in Tallahassee: Cancun's...If it's up to me to prepare my own meal I'm making: Chicken, sweet potatoes, rice and beans...To get ready for a game I like to: Shoot ahead of time, listen to music...My dream job would be: Play in the WNBA...Favorite athlete: Candace Parker...Favorite professional sports team: Minnesota Lynx...My most memorable moment as an athlete: WILL be when I step back on the court in a live game.