FORT VALLEY, Ga.-- Elizabeth City State University University standout NyAsia Blango embarks on the next chapter of her career, joining the Fort Valley State University coaching staff as an assistant coach.

Blango's time in Elizabeth City was marked by championship moments and individual excellence that helped elevate the program to new heights. She was instrumental in ECSU's 2023 CIAA Championship and the 2024 CIAA Northern Division title, earning the 2023 CIAA Tournament Most Valuable Player award along the way. That same year, she was recognized as ECSU's Female Athlete of the Year.

A four-year contributor, Blango recorded 890 points, 358 rebounds, 313 assists, and 134 steals. Her playing career includes multiple championships and top honors, highlighted by the 2023 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Championship, the 2024 CIAA Northern Division title, and recognition as the 2023 ECSU Female Athlete of the Year. She was named the 2023 CIAA Tournament Most Valuable Player, earned four CIAA Player of the Week honors, and was a three-time All-CIAA Tournament Team selection. Her impact was felt from her very first season, when she was named 2019 CIAA Rookie of the Year, to her senior campaign as a two-time recipient of the CMI Protecting the Greater Good Award.

"NyAsia was a fierce competitor and a proven winner during her time at ECSU," said ECSU Athletic Director James Dubose, Jr. "She helped raise the standard of our program, and we are proud to see her now stepping into the coaching ranks."

As she begins her coaching career, Blango carries with her the values and standards developed at ECSU, continuing the tradition of Viking women's basketball producing leaders on and off the court. Known for her leadership, determination, and excellence both on and off the court, she now brings her championship pedigree and experience to Fort Valley State, where she will help develop the next generation of Wildcats.