Delicia Washington’s teammates and coaches have recently begun referring to her as "WIP," a nickname she originally received from head coach Amanda Butler.
The acronym is short for “work in progress,” a cliché phrase frequently used to describe young athletes.
While the nickname might not be extravagant or flashy, it’s a pretty fitting representation of Washington’s game, and no one has embraced it more than Washington herself.
“She has owned that completely, loves the nickname,” assistant coach Bill Ferrara said. “What she’s done so far as a freshman is phenomenal.”
In her first season at UF, Washington has been thrust into the spotlight as a key contributor for the Gators, starting 17 of 18 games and averaging 9.