College:
Denver
Class: Senior
Stats:
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/player/profile?playerId=9175
Position: C
Height: 6’11”
Weight: 260lbs
Accolades:
Sun Belt
Conference Player of the Year (05), AP and S.I. Honorable Mention
All-American (05).
Scouting Report:
A raw,
talented big man. Potential.
Strengths:
All things you
want a big man to do. Big time scorer in the post. Good, yet raw, post
moves. Can occasionally hit the face up J. Great rebounder – put up a
20 point, 20 board game this season. Exceptional shotblocker – tends to
leave his feet often but his long arms allows him to swat shots. Good
free throw shooter. Size – large, solid body.
Weaknesses:
Inexperienced – only played 1 year in high school, 1 year in JUCO, and 3
years in a mid-major conference. Still quite raw. Needs to get into
better shape. Would have to be a center – would struggle guarding 4’s
in the NBA. Age – will be 23 years old when the draft rolls around.
Projected 2006 Draft
Range:
Early to late second round pick.
Consensus:
Nicholson’s size
and potential will certainly get him drafted. His potential is
intriquing, however, he is inexperienced yet not young – he will be
already “old” by NBA draft standards when his name is called in the
draft.
Current
NBA Mock Draft Position
CHN's
Six-Star Ranking System
= Superstar/All-NBA Potential
= Potential NBA All-Star
= Consistent NBA Starter
= 6th Man/Fringe Starter
= Career Reserve
= Fringe NBA
Player/12th Man
0 stars = Life in the Minor
Leagues
