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Tyler Nickel established himself as one of the top 3-point shooters across Division I, and the Vanderbilt senior is confident that trait will carry over into the NBA.
Nickel averaged 13.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists while shooting 40% from 3-point range in 36 games. He scored in double figures in 26 games, including a career-high 30-point performance on Dec. 13 in a win over Central Arkansas
The 6-foot-7 forward ranked 18th among all players in the country in 3-pointers, with 110, which ranked third all-time in a single season in program history. He was one of 15 players to knock down eight or more 3s in multiple games (2).
"My biggest weapon is my long range, coming off screens, spacing the floor (and) things of that nature," Nickel said this week after working out with the Golden State Warriors. "Another thing that I think I can bring to a winning team is energy, intensity, toughness, that competitive and that fire mentality like I've always had my whole life."
Nickel was among the prospects who competed in the draft combine earlier this month, averaging nine points and 3.5 rebounds in two scrimmage games. He also went 18-for-25 in the 3-point star drill, tied for the second-most makes among all participants.
The 22-year-old Nickel projects as a strong fit for many teams at the next level because of the attention he draws from beyond the arc. He moves very well off the ball and is constantly moving and cutting, creating space for his teammates.
Nickel, who said he has worked out with four teams and has 10-11 more scheduled, is considered a possible second-round pick this year. He is eager to prove himself in front of teams and believes he is ready to contribute at the next level.
"I think my skill and ability on the court are what make me an NBA player," Nickel said. "I think what every player at this level needs to have is an insane level of confidence, to the point of almost delusion. People have said that about me my entire life. They never thought I'd be a high-major basketball player, and hard work and belief in myself to the point of almost insanity got me there. From then on, just being consistent and being better every year, it has been the same thing."
This article originally appeared on Rookie Wire: Tyler Nickel: Vanderbilt senior reveals 'biggest weapon' as a prospect
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Nickel averaged 13.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists while shooting 40% from 3-point range in 36 games. He scored in double figures in 26 games, including a career-high 30-point performance on Dec. 13 in a win over Central Arkansas
The 6-foot-7 forward ranked 18th among all players in the country in 3-pointers, with 110, which ranked third all-time in a single season in program history. He was one of 15 players to knock down eight or more 3s in multiple games (2).
"My biggest weapon is my long range, coming off screens, spacing the floor (and) things of that nature," Nickel said this week after working out with the Golden State Warriors. "Another thing that I think I can bring to a winning team is energy, intensity, toughness, that competitive and that fire mentality like I've always had my whole life."
Nickel was among the prospects who competed in the draft combine earlier this month, averaging nine points and 3.5 rebounds in two scrimmage games. He also went 18-for-25 in the 3-point star drill, tied for the second-most makes among all participants.
The 22-year-old Nickel projects as a strong fit for many teams at the next level because of the attention he draws from beyond the arc. He moves very well off the ball and is constantly moving and cutting, creating space for his teammates.
Nickel, who said he has worked out with four teams and has 10-11 more scheduled, is considered a possible second-round pick this year. He is eager to prove himself in front of teams and believes he is ready to contribute at the next level.
"I think my skill and ability on the court are what make me an NBA player," Nickel said. "I think what every player at this level needs to have is an insane level of confidence, to the point of almost delusion. People have said that about me my entire life. They never thought I'd be a high-major basketball player, and hard work and belief in myself to the point of almost insanity got me there. From then on, just being consistent and being better every year, it has been the same thing."
This article originally appeared on Rookie Wire: Tyler Nickel: Vanderbilt senior reveals 'biggest weapon' as a prospect
Continue reading...
