'13 TN PF Austin Nichols (Offer)

[bearcat18]

I was over on UC's scout page and was browsing through 2013 recruits when I came across Nichols. He's a top 50ish player with some big time offers. Then I saw this youtube clip of him that was interesting (go to 1:50 if you want to skip to it).

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I've never heard of the kid before but now his rivals profile lists offers from Auburn, Butler, Clemson, FSU, Memphis and Ole Miss; and his favorite is Duke, who called him the other day.

I'm gonna guess he'll be a longshot to keep away from Memphis or Duke but I thought it was interesting. Just shows you that there are always guys out there that we are unaware of that Mick and company have their eyes on.

 

[bearcat jeff]

I have been aware of him. Basically view him much like I have others. The interest is mostly one sided at this point imo. As I have said in the past, I've been wrong before (but I did divorce her). Good find though B18. Let's keep an eye on it.

 

[bearcat jeff]

The last time PM Hoops talked to Austin Nichols it was during the 2010-11 basketball season. At the time Nichols was averaging about 15 point and 12 rebounds near the end of his sophmore year and had two offers from colleges hoping to land the talented big man. What's changed since then? A lot! Nichols took advantage of playing along side 2012 Nationally ranked stud big man Jarnell Stokes during the Summer and for lack of a better term,"He Blew Up!" Nichols turned heads during the Nike EYBL. Most importantly, he was able to catch the attention of some major college coaches. Nichols took what was two offers for college scharlorships and turned them into fourteen. Now all eyes will be on the 6'8" big man from Briarcrest Christian. (Video included. No mention of UC) Plans on waiting late in career to sign due to potential coaching changes.

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