Head Coach Ari Wideman on what Tena Ikidi will bring to the 2025-26 Roadrunners:
“I am glad that we are getting a physical post that can run, finish at the rim, play in pick and roll, and rebound. Tena has a lot of experience that we will rely on immediately. She has the grit and toughness necessary to make a difference. The Runners got better today!"
Tena Ikidi
- Forward
- 6-foot-3
- From Bayelsa, Nigeria.
- In the 2024–25 season, she appeared in 30 games, starting three, and averaged 8.3 minutes per contest. She shot 44.9% from the field and totaled 48 points, 66 rebounds, and 12 steals.
- Known for her relentless work ethic and rebounding instincts, Ikidi continues to bring energy, toughness, and a team-first mindset to the floor.
- Spent the 2023–24 season at Northern Colorado, appearing in 16 games. She recorded a season-high 10 points at Idaho State and pulled down six rebounds against Air Force.
- Prior to UNC, Ikidi was a dominant force at Pasadena City College, where she averaged 14.6 points and 15.6 rebounds per game. She scored in double figures in 25 of 30 games, including seven 20+ point performances. She recorded 10+ rebounds in 29 of 30 games, including a season-high 25.
- Ikidi led all California JUCO players in offensive rebounds (199), ranked third in total blocks (82), and set a new school record with 468 total rebounds—leading the entire state.
