Florida State University Athletics
2020-21 Basketball Roster
Roster
Izabela Nicoletti
- Position:
- Guard
- Year:
- Redshirt Sophomore
- Height:
- 5-10
- Hometown:
- Americana, Sao Paulo, Brazil
- High School:
- Neuse Christian Academy
HONORS:
- 2020-21 ACC Academic Honor Roll.
- 2019-20 ACC Academic Honor Roll.
- 2018-19 ACC Academic Honor Roll.
Redshirt Junior Season (2021-22):
- Appeared in 11 games for the Seminoles, averaging 6.3 minutes per game.
- Shot 36.4% (4-for-11) from the field and added 3 steals.
Redshirt Sophomore Season (2020-21):
- Had a comeback season after missing the first two years due to injury, playing in 10 games.
- Saw action vs. Virginia, recording six points in 12 minutes.
- Made FSU debut vs. Florida on Dec. 1, 2020.
Redshirt Freshman Season (2019-20):
- Missed her second season after sustaining another knee injury in the off-season.
Freshman Season (2018-19):
- Missed the 2018-19 season after sustaining a knee injury in off-season workouts.
At Neuse Baptist Christian Academy:
• Rated the No. 16 overall player in the ESPNW Hoopgurlz rankings for the 2018 class.
• Top-5 guard who shows an exceptional combination of scoring and passing.
• Became the first member of The Triangle (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill) to be named a McDonald’s All-American in 2018.
• Joined teammate Valencia Myers in both the McDonald’s All-American Game and the Jordan Brand Classic in 2018.
• 2018 North Carolina Gatorade Player of the Year, the first in any sport from her high school.
• Is the first Neuse Baptist Christian Alum to be named the News & Observer Player of the Year in any sport
• Averaged 19.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.9 steals per game as a senior at Neuse Baptist Christian Academy en route to a 22-5 record.
• Finished senior year at Neuse Baptist Christian School as an NCISAA 1A All-State Athlete.
• Led Neuse Baptist Christian School to the National Christian Schools Athletic Association title and a runner-up finish in the 1A N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association during junior season, finishing 27-1.
• Served as a key member of the Brazilian U17 National Team in 2015 and 2016.
• Played on the Brazilian Olympic Team in both 2015 and 2016.
• Once led Brazil’s U16 team to a silver medal at the 2015 FIBA Americas by scoring 24 points against the United States.
All About Me:
- Born on: Aug. 9, 1999
- Parents: Mariza Nicoletti and Walter Costa Leite.
- Major: Sports Management.
- How would you describe your fashion style?: Fire.
- What is your favorite pair of sneakers you own?: Air Force 1 Shadow.
- What is your pre-game hype song?: Remember The Name.
- Who is your role model? Why?: My mother and sister. I grew up watching them and following in their footsteps
- Who is your favorite super-hero?: Spider Man.
- Favorite place to visit in Tallahassee: Tom Brown Park.
- Why did you choose your jersey number?: I was always No. 6 internationally. I chose 33 because 3+3=6
- Who is a professional athlete that inspires you?: Diana Taurasi.
- My go-to breakfast: Scrambled eggs with bacon and pancakes.
- My dream job: Anything related to sports and kids.
- If you started your own podcast, what type of conversations would you spend time on?: On differences between Brazil and the United States.
- My favorite Coach Sue moment: The first practice of this year after not having her for the past season.
