Siena University Athletics

2024-25 (FRESHMAN):

• MAAC Academic Honor Roll selection
• Appeared in 25 games, making 23 starts
• Logged 29.6 minutes per game
• Ranked second on the team with 1.4 steals per game
• Also averaged 6.0 points, 2.4 assists, and 2.2 rebounds per game
• Had three games scoring in double figures, including a career-high 14 at Canisius on February 22

BEFORE SIENA:

• Ranked the No. 5 combo guard in the State of Washington 
• Three-time First Team All-WESCO honoree (2020-2024)
• All-Area selection in both junior & senior seasons
• Made Academic Honor Roll in all four years 

PERSONAL:

• Born on April 5
• Daughter of Howard & Eden Hooker
• Has one brother - Anthony 
• Majoring in business with aspirations to work in sports marketing 
• Chose Siena because of the community

THE HOOKER FILES:
Nickname: Niya
Twitter Handle: AniyaHooker
Instagram Handle: AniyaHooker
Major: Business Sports Marketing
Dream Job: Project Manager at Nike
A fun fact about me is: I have an espresso machine in my dorm so I’m an in house coffee shop. Certified drink maker
Why I chose to become a Saint: To be with my Siena Sisters
What I like most about Siena College: The community
What I like most about Siena Basketball: Coach Terry Primm
What I like most about Coach Primm: His passion for the game
Player I most relate to on the team (and why): KB because we both like to watch Anime
Goal(s) for the upcoming season: MAAC Rookie of the Year
My pregame routine consists of: Listening to music, napping, and drinking a matcha.
My pregame hype song is: Safe 2 by Veeze
My biggest fan is: My Mom, Dad, and Grandparents
The person I look up to the most (and why): Rodney Stuckey because he embodies all the goals I want to achieve and as a mentor he’s guided me in the right direction.
My hobbies are: Drawing, making video content, and eating
Three words that best describe me: Creative, athletic, perfectionist
The best advice I ever received was: “Everything is possible with God.”
If I could meet anyone in the world, it would be (and why): Kai Cenat, he’s just so funny and I would love to be around that energy.
If I could travel anywhere in the world, I would go to (and why): Japan because they have really good matcha and ramen.
If I was stuck on a deserted island and could bring only one thing, it would be: My dog
If I could have dinner with any three people – dead or alive – they would be: Jesus because he’s all I need.

Favorites
TV Show: Naruto
Movie: Coming to America
Song: Supernatural NewJeans, Fake Luv Babyface Ray
Website: Amazon.com
App: TikTok
Sports Team: Siena Women's Basketball
Athlete: Kyrie Irving
Celebrity: NewJeans
Animal: Dog
Car: Black Dodge Charger
Vacation spot: Davao, Philippines
Food: Ramen
Ice cream flavor: Cookies and cream
Color: Pink