Andrew Nicholson (basketball) facts for kids

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Andrew Nicholson

Nicholson with the Washington Wizards in 2016
No. 44 – Daegu KOGAS Pegasus
Power forward
Personal information
Born	(1989-12-08) December 8, 1989 (age 35) Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
High school	Father Michael Goetz (Mississauga, Ontario)
Listed height	6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight	250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
College	St. Bonaventure (2008–2012)
NBA Draft	2012 / Round: 1 / Pick: 19th overall
Selected by the Orlando Magic
Pro career	2012–present
League	KBL
Career history
2012–2016	Orlando Magic
2016–2017	Washington Wizards
2017	Brooklyn Nets
2017–2018	Guangdong Southern Tigers
2018–2019	Fujian Sturgeons
2019–2020	Guangzhou Loong Lions
2020–2021	Fujian Sturgeons
2021–2022	Daegu KOGAS Pegasus
2022–2023	Bay Area Dragons
2023–present	Daegu KOGAS Pegasus
Career highlights and awards
AP Honorable mention All-American (2012) Atlantic 10 Player of the Year (2012) 2× First-team All-Atlantic 10 (2011, 2012) Second-team All-Atlantic 10 (2010) Atlantic 10 All-Defensive Team (2012) Atlantic 10 Freshman of the Year (2010) Atlantic 10 tournament MVP (2012) No. 44 retired by St. Bonaventure Bonnies
Medals Men's Basketball Representing  Canada FIBA AmeriCup Bronze 2015 Mexico City Pan American Games Silver 2015 Toronto

Andrew Fabian Nicholson is a Canadian professional basketball player. He was born on December 8, 1989. Andrew plays for the Daegu KOGAS Pegasus team in the Korean Basketball League (KBL). Before becoming a pro, he played college basketball for the St. Bonaventure Bonnies. The Orlando Magic picked him 19th overall in the 2012 NBA draft.

Andrew's High School Basketball Journey

Andrew Nicholson started playing basketball later than some, in his junior year of high school. He missed a whole summer of playing before his senior year because of a broken ankle. Even so, Andrew became well-known in his senior year and a fifth year of high school. He was named to the Toronto Star High School All-Stars in both 2007 and 2008. He also won the MVP award in five different tournaments.

Andrew's College Basketball Career

Andrew played college basketball for the St. Bonaventure Bonnies. He showed great skill and talent throughout his four years there.

Freshman Year: A Strong Start

In his first year at St. Bonaventure (2008–09), Andrew was named Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Year. He won the A-10 Rookie of the Week award six times, which was a record for his school. He also earned Freshman All-American team honors. Andrew started 25 out of 30 games. He led all freshmen in the country in how well he shot the ball (60.2%) and in blocks (81). He averaged 12.5 points and 6.0 rebounds per game.

Sophomore Year: Growing Stronger

In his second year (2009–10), Andrew earned second-team All-Atlantic 10 honors. He started all 30 games. He averaged 16.4 points and 7.1 rebounds per game. Andrew was ranked 18th nationally for his shooting percentage. He scored a season-high 29 points twice. Once, he also grabbed a career-best 14 rebounds.

Junior Year: Reaching New Heights

As a junior (2010–11), Andrew was chosen for the Atlantic 10 Preseason and All-Defensive first team. He then earned first-team All-Atlantic 10 honors. He became the 38th player in his school's history to score over 1,000 points. In 31 games, he averaged 20.8 points and 7.3 rebounds. He scored a career-high 44 points in one game. This game went into four overtimes, making it the longest game in St. Bonaventure history.

Senior Year: Player of the Year

In his senior year (2011–12), Andrew was named Atlantic 10 Player of the Year. He also received All-American Honorable Mention. He was the first St. Bonaventure player to win this top award since 1981. Andrew also made history by winning four straight Player of the Week awards. He scored his 2,000th career point during this season. He averaged 18.5 points and 8.4 rebounds per game. Andrew finished his college career with 2,103 points, 887 rebounds, and 244 blocks.

College Statistics Overview

Andrew's college career showed consistent improvement and strong performance.

Andrew's Professional Basketball Career

After college, Andrew Nicholson began his professional basketball career. He played for several teams in the NBA and then internationally.

Playing for the Orlando Magic (2012–2016)

Andrew was drafted by the Orlando Magic in 2012. He was the 19th player chosen overall. He signed his first professional contract on July 3, 2012. In his first summer league game, he scored 24 points and grabbed 12 rebounds. Andrew made his official NBA debut on November 2, 2012. He scored 2 points and had 2 rebounds in that game. On December 29, he scored a career-high 22 points. He also had his first "double-double" (scoring double digits in two different stats) on February 1, 2013. Andrew was chosen to play in the Rising Stars Challenge during the 2013 NBA All-Star Weekend.

The Magic kept Andrew for the 2014–15 and 2015–16 seasons. In the 2013–14 season, he scored in double figures in 11 of his first 23 games. He continued to improve his game. In the 2015–16 season, he scored a season-high 18 points and 8 rebounds in November. On March 29, 2016, he scored a new career-high of 24 points. He made all 9 of his shots in that game.

Time with the Washington Wizards (2016–2017)

On July 7, 2016, Andrew signed a four-year contract with the Washington Wizards. He played his first game for the Wizards on October 27. He scored 9 points and had 7 rebounds in that game.

Brief Stint with the Brooklyn Nets (2017)

In February 2017, Andrew was traded to the Brooklyn Nets. He played alongside Marcus Thornton. On March 17, 2017, he scored a season-high 11 points for the Nets. Later, in July 2017, he was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers. He was then released by the Trail Blazers in August 2017.

Playing Basketball Around the World (2017–Present)

After his time in the NBA, Andrew Nicholson began playing basketball internationally.

• On September 5, 2017, he joined the Guangdong Southern Tigers in China.
• On August 11, 2018, he signed with the Fujian Sturgeons, also in China.
• In August 2019, he played for the Guangzhou Loong Lions. He averaged 26.2 points and 10.4 rebounds per game there.
• He returned to the Fujian Sturgeons in September 2020.
• On June 30, 2021, Andrew joined the Daegu KOGAS Pegasus in the Korean Basketball League (KBL).
• In July 2022, he signed with the Bay Area Dragons. He played in the 2022-23 PBA Commissioner's Cup in the Philippines. He also played in the 2023 EASL Champions Week with the team.
• In October 2023, Andrew rejoined the Daegu KOGAS Pegasus. He is still playing for them today.

Andrew's NBA Career Statistics

Here's a look at Andrew Nicholson's statistics during his time in the NBA.

Regular Season Performance

Andrew's Personal Life

Andrew Nicholson grew up in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. His parents are Fabian and Colmaleen Nicholson. He also has an older brother named Gary. Andrew's family has roots in Jamaica.

Andrew wears very large shoes, size 18! He has a long wingspan of 7 feet, 4 inches. His standing reach is 8 feet, 11 inches. His hands are also quite large, 10 inches tall and 11 inches wide. Andrew graduated from St. Bonaventure with a degree in physics.

See also

In Spanish: Andrew Nicholson (baloncestista) para niños

• List of Canadians in the National Basketball Association