History of Nika Mühl in Timeline

Nika Mühl is a Croatian professional basketball player currently playing for the Seattle Storm in the WNBA and Sopron Basket. She is a former point guard for the UConn Huskies, where she achieved significant success, including being a two-time Big East Conference Defensive Player of the Year. Notably, Mühl holds the UConn program records for career assists (686), single-season assists, and single-game assists. Drafted 14th overall by Seattle in the 2024 WNBA draft, she also plays for Beşiktaş JK in Turkey's Women's Basketball Super League.

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April 2001: Nika Mühl's Birth

Nika Mühl was born in April 2001. She is a Croatian professional basketball player.

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2002: Sue Bird's Single-Season School Record

In 2002, Sue Bird set the single-season school record. By the 2022-23 season, Nika Mühl surpassed Sue Bird's record with 236 assists.

2016: Played for ŽKK Trešnjevka 2009

In 2016, Nika Mühl began playing for ŽKK Trešnjevka 2009 in the Croatian Prva Ženska Liga.

2018: Averaged 10.0 points in Prva Ženska Liga

In 2018, Nika Mühl averaged 10.0 points, 7.9 rebounds and 6.2 assists in the Prva Ženska Liga.

2018: Represented Croatia at FIBA U18 European Championship

In 2018, Nika Mühl represented Croatia at the FIBA U18 European Championship, averaging 10.9 points, 5.7 assists, and 5.0 rebounds per game. Croatia finished 9th overall.

April 8, 2019: Commitment to the University of Connecticut

On April 8, 2019, Nika Mühl announced her commitment to the University of Connecticut.

November 13, 2019: Signed National Letter of Intent with UConn

On November 13, 2019, Nika Mühl signed a National Letter of Intent with UConn.

2019: Averaged 10.0, 7.9 and 6.2 assists in the Prva Ženska Liga

In 2019, Nika Mühl averaged 10.0 points, 7.9 rebounds and 6.2 assists in the Prva Ženska Liga.

2020: Averaged 8.6 points and 7.1 assists in the Prva Ženska Liga

In 2020, Nika Mühl averaged 8.6 points and 7.1 assists in the Prva Ženska Liga playing for Trešnjevka.

2020: Concluded tenure with ŽKK Trešnjevka 2009

In 2020, Nika Mühl completed her four seasons with ŽKK Trešnjevka 2009 in the Croatian Prva Ženska Liga.

February 2021: Scored Season High 19 Points

In February 2021, Nika Mühl scored a season-high 19 points in an 81-49 victory against Creighton.

2021: Big East Defensive Player of the Year

In 2021, Nika Mühl was named Big East Defensive Player of the Year after averaging 2.2 steals per game.

November 20, 2022: Sets UConn Record for Assists in a Single Game

On November 20, 2022, Nika Mühl set a program record for the most assists in a single game with 15 against NC State, surpassing the previous record held by Paige Bueckers.

2023: Finished Season with 284 Assists

In 2023, Nika Mühl finished the season with 284 assists, surpassing Sue Bird's single-season school record. She was also announced as a top 10 candidate for the 2023 Nancy Lieberman award.

April 5, 2024: Final Four Tournament Game against Iowa

On April 5, 2024, during the Final Four tournament game against Iowa, Nika Mühl played all 40 minutes, finishing with 9 points, 7 assists, and 5 rebounds. She also announced she would forgo her final year of eligibility.

April 2024: Attended Kelsey Plum's Dawg Class

In April 2024, Nika Mühl attended Kelsey Plum's second annual Dawg Class, a 3-day camp to help top women college athletes transition from collegiate to professional basketball, held at the IMG Academy and sponsored by Under Armour.

May 2024: Joined Beşiktaş J.K.

In May 2024, Nika Mühl joined the Turkish club Beşiktaş J.K. for the 2024–25 season in the KBSL.

May 2024: WNBA Debut

In May 2024, Nika Mühl made her WNBA debut, recording three minutes played and two rebounds. She had to resolve student visa issues before playing.

September 2024: Announced Mazda Brand Partnership

On 12 September 2024, Nika Mühl announced via Instagram that she would be a Mazda brand partner, featuring in commercials and social media. She also partnered with Smartwater and Ulta Beauty.

October 2024: Torn ACL While Playing for Beşiktaş

In October 2024, Nika Mühl suffered a torn ACL while playing for Beşiktaş, leading to her missing the entire 2025 WNBA season.

November 2024: ACL and Meniscus Surgery

In November 2024, Nika Mühl underwent surgery to repair a torn ACL and meniscus suffered in a game against Fenerbahçe S.K. on October 3rd.

2024: Named WNBA's Best Dressed Rookie

In 2024, GQ Sports named Nika Mühl the WNBA's best-dressed rookie. She was also voted the WNBA's most stylish player in a fan contest on Instagram.

2024: Selected by Seattle Storm in WNBA Draft

In 2024, Nika Mühl was selected 14th overall by the Seattle Storm in the WNBA draft. She also plays for Beşiktaş JK of the Women's Basketball Super League in Turkey.

2024: Made Final Roster for the Seattle Storm

In 2024, the Seattle Storm announced that Nika Mühl had made the final roster for the season.

March 2025: Announced as Under Armour Signing

On March 5th, 2025, Nika Mühl was officially announced as Under Armour's newest signing, following a teaser on social media on March 4th.

April 2025: Confirmed to Miss 2025 WNBA Season

On 18 April 2025, the Storm confirmed Mühl would miss the entire 2025 WNBA season due to a torn ACL suffered while playing for Beşiktaş in October 2024.