Nansikombi-Gunter Finding A Special Connection With Troy

For Uganda native Jamila Nansikombi-Gunter, the transition from Uganda to Moberly Community College, to Troy, Alabama, has been a long and complex journey. After coming to America for the first time in her life, a month later, she found herself living alone in the United States full-time.

While playing for the Greyhounds in Moberly, Missouri, the 5-11 forward was a standout. She averaged 12.9 points per contest in junior college and grabbed 7.8 rebounds a game. She shot 35 percent from 3-point range and was top-10 in the nation in field goal percentage, free throw percentage, rebounds, steals, and blocks.

Before coming to a brand new continent, Nansikombi-Gunter was an international star in…