Basketball player Nickiah Metcalf lost her life in a tragic car accident on Saturday.
Metcalf was originally from Cartersville, Georgia, and attended Excel Christian Academy. Later, she attended Woodland High School, where she played basketball as a point guard and small forward on the 2020 varsity team.
Highlights
- Close ones and relatives have sent their heartfelt condolences and prayers to Nickiah’s family to stay strong in this challenging time.
- On February 15, 2025, Nickiah lost her life in a car accident at 23.
- She is survived by her father, Dewayne, her mother, Nicole, and sister Ayrianna Metcalf.
After graduating in May 2020, she studied for a Bachelor of General Studies at Kansas Christian College.
At Kansas College, she played 22 games, starting 19, and logged 787 minutes, averaging 35.8 minutes per game.
Overall, she made 64 of 275 field goal attempts, shooting 23.3% from the field, and hit 5 of 62 three-point attempts, with an 8.1% three-point shooting percentage.
She converted 55 of 102 attempts from the free-throw line, shooting 53.9%.
She contributed 42 assists but struggled with ball control, recording 123 turnovers, leading to an assist-to-turnover ratio of 0.3.
Nickiah also recorded 27 steals and 3 blocks. Offensively, she scored 188 points, averaging 8.5 points per game and 9.6 points per 40 minutes.
Basketball Player Nickiah Metcalf Died In A Car Accident At 23
Nickiah Metcalf sadly passed away on February 15, 2025, at 23, in a tragic car accident.
However, the accident details have not yet been revealed as the investigation is ongoing.
Close ones and relatives have sent their heartfelt condolences and prayers to Nickiah’s family to stay strong in this challenging time.
Ga Northwestern Technical College graduate Maydia Mosley took to her official Facebook handle and poured a small tribute to Nickiah. She wrote,
My heart is full and my words are few. Im going to miss this baby right here. My kids were Nickiah Metcalf neighborhood siblings . From her and my daughter Honnah Mosley cheering together in middle school , Riding to school with the crew,To asking her big brother Ericson Mosley to be her date for prom If you knew kiah she didn’t ask him she told him LOL . Nicole Metcalf we love you all bunches and we are praying for you and the family.
Maydia Mosley
MRO project manager at Mohawk Flooring and Lee University graduate Beth Ann Cole also sent prayers to Nickiah’s family by stating,
When you’re a sports family, your teammates become forever fam &so do the siblings. Completely heartbroken over this news today. The sweetest soul has met the face of Jesus. To know Kiah was to see Jesus & love. She loved life & always smiling. I enjoyed following her college basketball career in ball to becoming a coach like her dad Please keep this precious family in your prayers as they go through this unimaginable time. We love you Metcalf fam!
Beth Ann Cole
Nickiah’s uncle, Toris Redding, a wellness coach at Herbalife and owner at New Beginnings Health & Fitness, also poured a small tribute. He wrote,
Our beautiful great niece Nickiah Metcalf…rest in heaven sweet girl. Unreal
Toris Redding
Although Nickiah has left the world, she will be remembered for her unforgettable contribution as a basketball player for Woodland High School and Kansas Christian College.
Rest in Peace, Nickiah Metcalf.
Nickiah Metcalf’s Are Mourning The Loss Of Their Daughter
Nickiah Metcalf was born on December 3, 2001, in Cartersville, Georgia, United States, to her father, Dewayne Metcalf, and her mother, Nicole Metcalf.
Her father, Dewayne, is originally from Rome, Georgia, and is a partner at EMT Lending.
Dewayne has always been passionate about Real Estate. He has studied the market for over ten years as an investor and property manager.
He has also managed multiple renovation projects and private lending.
Nickiah wished Dewayne a happy Father’s Day on June 20, 2022, through her Facebook handle with the caption,
I love how we don’t have to say out loud that I’m your favorite child!
Nickiah Metcalf
On the other hand, her mother, Nicole, is a Realtor and real Estate consultant at Nicole Metcalf—Keller Williams Realty Northwest.
Recently, Nicole took to her Facebook handle to announce the tragic death news of her daughter Nickiah. She wrote,
This is the hardest post I’ve ever had to make, but, I wanted you all to hear it from me. Last night, Nickiah was in a car accident and passed away. We’re beyond devastated! To know Nickiah was to love her- her spirit and smile lights up any room! Please keep us lifted in your prayers, we’ll post funeral arrangements once we have them. VELCRO/ My Baby, we miss you so much and love you to infinity.
Nicole Metcalf
In addition, Nickiah had one sister, Ayrianna Metcalf, who attended Rome High School and later worked in the sales department at Vector Marketing.
Additional Information
- Nickiah’s sister Ayrianna married Atlanta resident Marissa Metcalf on November 13, 2021.
- She stands 5 feet 3 inches or 160 cm tall and weighs 110 lbs or 29 kg.
- While at Kansas Christian College, Metcalf was active on boards, securing 36 offensive rebounds and 99 defensive rebounds for a total of 135, averaging 6.1 rebounds per game.
