PITTSBURG — Pittsburg State University head women's basketball coach Amanda Davied announced today (Apr. 17) that Hannah Nilges will transfer from NCAA Division I member Drake University and join the Gorillas for the 2024-25 season. 

Nilges, a 5-feet, 7-inch guard, will have senior eligibility next winter. The Jefferson City, Mo., native has played in 44 career games for the Bulldogs over the past three seasons. 

Nilges was a three-time Missouri Class 5A All-District performer at Jefferson City High School as well as a 2021 McDonald's All-American Game nominee. She compiled more than 1,000 career points and averaged 11.4 points, 4.0 rebounds and 6.0 assists her senior season. Nilges helped JCHS win three district titles and compile a 92-16 record. She helped the squad to the Class 5A state runner-up finish her sophomore season. 

"Hannah will add guard depth with her experiences from her time at Drake, the Missouri Phenom (club team) and at Jeff City," Davied said. "She's very versatile and a team first player. It was very important for us to find the right  'fit' with the talent we have returning. It was obvious when Hannah was on campus that she was it. She's a winner, competitive, and has a great personality."