| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Danish |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Career information | |
| College | Old Dominion (1976–1980) |
| Position | Power forward / Center |
| Coaching career | 1989–present |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1980–1981 | Chicago Hustle |
| As coach: | |
| 1989–2015 | FIU (assistant) |
| 2015 | FIU (Interim HC) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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As player
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| Women's Basketball Hall of Fame | |
As player
Inge Nissen is a Danish basketball player and coach. A member of the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, Nissen was a star for the Danish national team and a college All-American at Old Dominion University. After her playing career, Nissen became an assistant coach for long-time Florida International University coach Cindy Russo and was named interim head coach when Russo retired during the 2014–15 season.
* Nissen became interim head coach on January 22, 2015 following the resignation of Cindy Russo. Their combined records for the 2014–15 season is 3–26 (0–18 C-USA).