As far as softball talents go, few are as gifted as Texas Tech pitcher NiJaree Canady.
The Red Raiders ace has enjoyed a glistening three-year spell in the college game, nabbing two first-team All-American nods as well as a pair of NFCA National Pitcher of the Year awards.
Canady’s journey to the upper echelons of the collegiate game hasn’t been without its hiccups. But it’s been a wondrous watch for the countless acolytes who have witnessed her development over the years.
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So, just where did Canady start her softball career? Here’s what you need to know about Canady’s origins, including her hometown.
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Where is NiJaree Canady from?
Canady hails from Topeka, Kansas, garnering plaudits for her successes as both a basketball and softball star at Topeka High.
A gifted pitcher, Canady posted a 21-0 record with a 0.26 ERA and 232 strikeouts in 107.2 innings as a junior. She also drew four-star billing as a “physical front-court performer” on the hardwood, according to ESPN. The then-Trojans star tallied 18.8 points and 10.2 rebounds a game as a sophomore, then increased her production to 20.6 points and 12.3 rebounds a game as a junior. She was summarily…
