Prospect Spotlight: Terron Nichols (2017)
It is the morals of the basketball player that truly defines him. Growing up in Baltimore, climbing the ladder up from JV, and switching between schools all marks the journey of one player who is built on faith and an…
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Growing up in Baltimore, climbing the ladder up from JV, and switching between schools all marks the journey of one player who is built on faith and an overall mission to ‘get the job done.’
2017 SF Terron Nichols may not be a high-end D-1 prospect, but he is sure to bring true character to any D-2 or D-3 team that may bring him in.
“I think I’m more D-2 or D-3. Where I’m from I’m really humble. Anything that takes me out of where I’m from. I’m blessed, and I’ll take the opportunities. Whether it be D-2, D-3, D-1, JUCO, NAIA, it doesn’t matter. Anything for my mom to not pay as much college tuition. I’ll just leave it up to God; it’s all his decision,” said Nichols, who will be playing with Perry Hall (MD) during his next high school season after previously spending time with Takoma Academy (MD).
Despite only receiving interest from two D-3 schools, the small forward looks forward to building upon what he has already accomplished.
“I’ve done pretty well and put my name out there. I could have done better. Then after that, to keep myself in shape I’ve gone to showcases. I went to a DMVelite showcase for Baltimore Prep, and I think I was one of the top performers. I did pretty well,” he said.
“I’ve been studying Perry Hall a little bit. They have a good guard and center. I’ll willing to bring to Perry Hall a player that’s just ready to play. Someone that just gets the job done. If the coach needs rebounds or a scorer, I’m willing to do that and do whatever to get the job done, anything that gives the home team a win and makes them look good,” Nichols continued.
As he eagerly prepares for his upcoming high school season, Nichols was able to spend time with Takoma Academy (MD) in one game at the BSN Summer League, where he began to adjust away from the Baltimore playing style he is used to.
Moving forward this summer, Nichols told PHM what he believes his best skills are alongside what he seeks to improve.
“I’m a very good rebounder. I’m a good ‘catch-and-shoot’ shooter, and I’m a good defender also,” said the small forward.
“I really want to improve on my ball-handling. That’s my weakness. For the past month, I’ve been in the gym with my trainer. When him and I are in the gym, we make sure it counts. We make sure we get done the things I need to work on. If you really want it, you have to go and get it,” he continued.
Overall, a college coach would be getting a player with the right attitude and character to lift the entire team to create something special.
“I want to show the other players on their teams ‘this kid is not playing; he’s getting the job done.’ For college coaches, I just want to get the job done for them.”