2021-22 Men's Basketball Roster
Biography
THE BASICS
- Transfer from Providence who appeared in 51 games, including 27 starts, for the Friars from 2018-21; Will have at least two years of eligibility remaining
- Long, left-handed forward who can run the floor and play inside-out. Large wingspan is an asset on defense
- Was ranked the No. 34 power forward in his class nationally, as well as the No. 5 player in the South Carolina by 247Sports; Drew interest from Providence, Miami, Rutgers, Georgetown, Arizona State and others while in high school
2020-21 (JUNIOR) – AT PROVIDENCE
- Averaged 6.1 points, 2.4 rebounds and 16.9 minutes per game in 16 contests, including eight starts, before an eye injury ended his season in February; Shot .543 (38-of-70) from the field, including .409 (9-of-22) from 3-point range
- Topped double figures on three occasions, including an 11-point effort at Marquette on Jan. 12; Knocked down 3-of-3 from beyond the 3-point arc in that contest
- Dished out five assists at Xavier on Jan. 10
2019-20 (SOPHOMORE) – AT PROVIDENCE
- Missed 25 games due to injury
- Appeared in five games, including one start, and averaged 2.2 points and 2.2 rebounds per game
- Scored seven points and grabbed four rebounds against St. Peter’s on Nov. 16
2018-19 (FRESHMAN) – AT PROVIDENCE
- Saw action in 30 contests and made 18 starts. Averaged 2.7 points, 2.3 rebounds and 11.5 minutes per game. Shot .440 (33-of-75) from the field. Blocked 27 shots
- Scored a season-high seven points and hauled in four rebounds at Boston College on Dec. 4
- Supplied seven points and a career-high nine rebounds against Central Connecticut on Dec. 16
PRIOR TO COLLEGE
- Piled up more than 1,000 points, 500 rebounds and 100 blocks for Conway High School in Conway, S.C.
- Averaged 19.1 points, 11.2 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 3.0 blocks per game as a senior
- Voted a Class 5A All-Star by South Carolina state basketball coaches
- Averaged 9.7 points and 4.7 rebounds for Gardner Road on the Adidas Gauntlet AAU circuit
- Also competed in the high jump for the track & field team
PERSONAL
Full name: Jimmy Nichols Jr.
Nickname: J-Nic
Birthday: July 6
Hometown: Conway, S.C.
Parents: Jennifer and Jimmy Nichols
Siblings: Two brothers and two sisters
Major: History
Why did you choose No. 55?: Nichols sounds like nickels
Statistics
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