Nichols has been a buzzy name in the 918 and proved why in the second half of McLain’s rivalry win to extend their season. To put it simple, he makes winning plays. From rising up and snatching rebounds and going coast to coast. To making the extra pass in transition to pass up a good shot for a great shot for a teammate. Especially as the extra pass came after he had just got a piece of a shot on defense, then ran hard down the floor. Jumped on the floor for a loose ball, forcing a tie up late. All those plays added up and confirm that he’s maturing into a winning guard. He’s quick and compact, and today’s performance proved there is substance to go with the speedier, flashier aspects of his game.

Nichols has been a buzzy name in the 918 and proved why in the second half of McLain’s rivalry win to extend their season. To put it simple, he makes winning plays. From rising up and snatching rebounds and going coast to coast. To making the extra pass in transition to pass up a good shot for a great shot for a teammate. Especially as the extra pass came after he had just got a piece of a shot on defense, then ran hard down the floor. Jumped on the floor for a loose ball, forcing a tie up late. All those plays added up and confirm that he’s maturing into a winning guard. He’s quick and compact, and today’s performance proved there is substance to go with the speedier, flashier aspects of his game.