Nakia Cheatham of Alcorn Women's Basketball has been honored as a member of the 2025-26 BOXTOROW Women's Basketball All-America First Team. This is the first postseason award for Cheatham, who also secured the title of 2025-26 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Defensive Player of the Year. The 6-foot forward concluded the regular season with eight double-doubles and ranks third in the SWAC with 395 points (13.2 ppg), highlighting her all-around performance.

By the Numbers
  • 395 points scored this season, averaging 13.2 points per game.
  • 228 rebounds, averaging 7.6 rebounds per game, tied for second in the SWAC.
  • 71 steals, ranking first in the SWAC.
  • 58 assists as a forward.
State of Play
  • The BOXTOROW Women's All-America Teams have been released since the 2011-12 season.
  • Cheatham's last game performance included 18 points and 11 rebounds against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
  • Alcorn's next game is against South Alabama in the Women's National Invitational Tournament on March 21.
What's Next

Cheatham aims to maintain her impressive performance in the upcoming WNIT, contributing to Alcorn's potential success in the tournament. The Braves will look to leverage her skills as they face South Alabama.

Bottom Line

Nakia Cheatham's recognition as a BOXTOROW All-American underscores her exceptional season and significant impact on her team, marking her as a key player to watch in the WNIT.