Andrew Nicholson: Updated Media Attention
With the NBA draft right around the corner, Andrew Nicholson's
stock has been skyrocketing. Below are multiple national and
international media accounts of where he might end up. Following
his performance at the combine, many are projecting Nicholson
somewhere in the mid-late first round. Nicholson would be the first
Bonnie drafted into the NBA since Barry Mungar was selected in the
4th round of the 1986 draft by the Washington Bullets
ESPN: Drafting based on NCAA Production
"Speaking of an entire body of work, Nicholson ranks among the
best four-year players on this list. His ability to shoot like he
did in 2011-12 (60.1 eFG, 63.8 true shooting, 59.3 percent from 2,
43.4 percent from 3) combined with his 6-foot-9 frame made him one
of the toughest covers in the country for years."
News-Herald.com: Andrew Nicholson could be a fit
for Cavs at No. 24
"One big man who is gaining a lot of steam heading into the
draft is St. Bonaventure power forward Andrew Nicholson (6-9 1/2,
234). He would be able to step right into Cavs coach Byron Scott's
rotation as his "stretch 4.""
Bleacher Report Productions (Video): Andrew
Nicholson's Best and Worst-Case NBA Player Comparison
"At best he could be like Al Jefferson another player who has
just big paws, just meat hooks for hands that enable him to be an
awesome low post presence."
Bleacher Report: 2012 NBA Draft: 8
Under-the-Radar Players You Must See
"At 6'9", 240-pounds Nicholson can play both power forward and
center. During his senior year, the Ontario native posted 18.5
points, 8.4 rebounds and two blocks per game. His stellar
production carried St. Bonaventure to the NCAA tournament this
March."
Hoopsworld: Andrew Nicholson – St. Bonaventure,
Power Forward
"Has been quietly dominant for the last four years. Can score
in the low post and has added a jump shot to his repertoire. Uses
his length well defensively. Finished his college career on a
tear."
SB Nation: 2012 NBA Mock Draft: Andrew Nicholson
Projected To Hawks by NBA.com
"Draft projections for the Atlanta Hawks are all over the board
ranging from guards like Washington's Tony Wroten to a center like
Syracuse big man Fab Melo. Scott Howard-Cooper of NBA.com introduces
a new name into the discussion with St. Bonaventure power
forward Andrew Nicholson."
NBAdraft.net: Draft Buzz
"Andrew
Nicholson is a hot name right now as teams in the late lottery
are considering him and there's an excellent chance that he will
land somewhere in the teens on draft night."
NBC Sports: St. Bonaventrue Landed Andrew Nicholson
Thanks to a Broken Phone?
"Jeff Massey didn't need to throw off the competition as he
pursued Andrew Nicholson at St. Bonaventure. Nicholson did that
himself."
Sheridan Hoops: Potential NBA Draft Busts and
Steals
"Had Nicholson come out of a major program, he would easily be a
lottery pick in this draft. At 6-9, Nicholson can get points from
anywhere on the floor with great efficiency."
