50 Mason Nicholson

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MASON Nicholson

PRIOR TO JSU 2021-22: NW Florida State

Played his freshman season at Northwest Florida State CC in Niceville, Fla. under head coach Greg Heiar, who has since been hired at future C-USA foe, New Mexico State…helped turn the Raiders around from a 6-15 record the previous season to a 31-5 mark en route to Panhandle Conference title and the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) national championship…he appeared in 33 games with one start, averaging eight minutes per contest…he pulled down 2.3 rebounds per game and shot 51.6 percent from the field for the season…NWF defeated Salt Lake City CC, 83-67, in the championship game which featured now CoBo Nick Covington on staff.

CENTER • 6-10 • 280 • SOPHOMORE GARY, IND. • NORTHWEST FLORIDA CC

HIGH SCHOOL

Led Gary West Side HS to a 22-5 record as a senior, falling to eventual IHSAA 4A state champion, Carmel High, in the state semifinals.

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