Hokie Spotlight: Rose Micheaux

BLACKSBURG – Through eleven games this season, forward Rose Micheaux has been a key contributor to the success of the Hokies women’s basketball team. The senior, who has helped the Hokies to an 8-3 start in Head Coach Megan Duffy’s inaugural season, uses a combo of strength and finesse to make baskets fall and dominate on the glass. Micheaux continues to excel on the hardwood and will have the chance to do so again when Tech welcomes Campbell on Saturday, Dec. 21 at noon ET with live coverage on ACC Network Extra.  

Micheaux started her collegiate basketball journey suiting up for Minnesota, shooting a combined 55.1% from the field in two years with the Golden Gophers. After entering the transfer portal following her sophomore year, where she averaged a conference fourth-highest 7.9 rebounds per game and earned Honorable Mention All Big-Ten recognition, the Wayne, Michigan native brought her talents to Blacksburg.  

Micheaux averaged 12.5 minutes in her junior season, posting 4.1 points and 3.4 rebounds in 23 appearances. The then-junior would serve yet again at the forward position, securing rebounds and facilitating the offense when necessary.  

When asked for a word to describe the upcoming season at ACC Tip-Off in October, Micheaux used growth as both a mindset and an end goal. “I feel like we’re really hitting the nail on the head with our core values and showing that this is really going to be the reason why we’re going to be successful this year,” said Micheaux.  

In competition this fall, the senior has grown in nearly every statistical category. The senior, who is shooting 56.6% from the field, is currently averaging 12 points, 8.6 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game. Her 6-foot-2 frame has come in handy for the Hokies, as the Michigan native also has six blocks on the year. Micheaux’s versatility both as an offensive powerhouse and defensive cornerstone has been vital in leading the team to its impressive start.  

Micheaux’s impressive start to the season was accentuated against Elon on Nov. 23. Posting 19 points, 14 rebounds, and a career-high 10 assists in 32 minutes, Micheaux etched her name in the history books as just the second Hokie in program history to record a triple-double. It was a feat that, while impressive, was the culmination of Micheaux’s effort for head coach Megan Duffy. 

“We’re just confident in her,” said Duffy during her postgame press conference following the 87-69 win over Elon. “When you approach every day with the same mentality when you buy into your coaches, you try to be a good teammate, positive things start to come.” 

Since her record-breaking performance against Elon, Micheaux has continued to impress in Coach Duffy’s scheme. Against Radford on Dec. 15, the Wayne, Michigan native led the team with ten boards and three blocks, including an emphatic swat late in the second quarter that gave the Hokies more momentum. The Hokies took the lead against Radford early in the first quarter and never gave it back in what was a 39-point Tech victory, 73-34.  

Micheaux and the Hokies will close 2024 with their last non-conference matchup against Campbell on Dec. 21. To see Micheaux continue to break records and contribute to the white-hot Hokies, be sure to purchase tickets to the contest.