Drew Nicholas facts for kids
Nicholas with Efes Pilsen
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | May 17, 1981 Hempstead, New York, U.S. |
| High school | Long Island Lutheran (Brookville, New York) |
| Listed height | 1.94 m (6 ft 4.38 in) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Maryland (1999–2003) |
| NBA Draft | 2003 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2003–2012 |
| Career history | |
| 2003–2004 | Fabriano Basket |
| 2004–2005 | Basket Livorno |
| 2005 | TAU Ceramica |
| 2005–2006 | Benetton Treviso |
| 2006–2008 | Efes Pilsen |
| 2008–2011 | Panathinaikos |
| 2011–2012 | Emporio Armani Milano |
| 2012 | CSKA Moscow |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Andrew Lawrence Nicholas (born May 17, 1981) is an American former professional basketball player. He was a shooting guard, standing 6 feet 4 inches tall. Drew Nicholas was a top scorer in the EuroLeague 2005–06 season, winning the Alphonso Ford Trophy. He also won the EuroLeague championship twice, in 2009 and 2011, with the team Panathinaikos.
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High School Basketball Years
Drew Nicholas was born in Hempstead, New York. He played high school basketball at Long Island Lutheran in New York. He was part of their team from 1995 to 1999.
College Basketball Journey
Nicholas played college basketball for the Maryland Terrapins. He was a student at the University of Maryland, College Park from 1999 to 2003. In 2002, Drew helped Maryland win its first national championship in basketball. This was a huge achievement for the team!
During his senior year, he was named to the All-Atlantic Coast Conference 2nd Team. He had some amazing moments, like hitting a three-pointer at the last second. This shot won a first-round game in the 2003 NCAA Tournament. He also made another game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer. That shot gave his coach, Gary Williams, his 500th career victory.
Professional Basketball Career
Drew Nicholas started his professional career after being picked in the 2003 USBL Draft. He then moved to Italy for the 2003–04 season. He played for Fabriano Basket in Italy's second-tier league. He was the top scorer in that league, averaging 27.1 points per game.
Playing in Italy and Spain
For the 2004–05 season, he joined Basket Livorno. He continued to be a top scorer, leading Italy's top league with 22.8 points per game. After the regular season in Italy, he moved to Spain. He played for TAU Ceramica for the rest of that season.
He returned to Italy for the 2005–06 season, playing for Benetton Treviso. During this time, he led the EuroLeague in scoring, averaging 18.4 points per game.
Moving to Turkey and Greece
In 2006, Drew moved to Turkey to play for Efes Pilsen. In March 2008, he left the Efes Pilsen team.
On June 24, 2008, he signed a two-year contract with the Greek club Panathinaikos. This was a very successful period for him. Drew helped Panathinaikos win the EuroLeague championships in 2009 and 2011. He also won the Greek Cup in 2009. On top of that, he won the Greek League championship three times: in 2009, 2010, and 2011.
Final Years in Europe
In July 2011, he signed with the Italian club Armani Jeans Milano. He left Armani Jeans Milano in January 2012.
After being a free agent for several months, Nicholas signed a one-year contract. This was with the Russian club CSKA Moscow in July 2012. However, he and the team decided to end his contract early, in November 2012. In July 2013, Drew Nicholas officially announced that he was retiring from playing professional basketball. His last game was in 2012.
Life After Playing Basketball
After retiring from playing, Drew Nicholas became a basketball analyst. He also worked as a sports commentator. In 2016, he joined the Minnesota Timberwolves as a scout. He then worked in similar scouting roles for the Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics. As of 2025, he is the Director of Scouting for the Denver Nuggets.
Personal Life
Drew Nicholas lives in Denver, Colorado, with his wife and three children. He has a lot of experience working in basketball team management.
See also
In Spanish: Drew Nicholas para niños
