The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Meet the Blazers: Kassim Nicholson
8/6/2019 9:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
BIRMINGHAM – The UAB men's basketball team welcomes six new faces to the team this season – three freshmen Jahein Spencer, Jalen Benjamin and Jordan Brinson, a junior college transfer – Kassim Nicholson, one former UAB baseball player – Antonio Ralat and one transfer – Rashawn Fredericks.
UABSports.com will provide fans a quick introduction to these new Blazers, with today featuring Nicholson.
Before arriving in Birmingham, Nicholson played two seasons at Holmes Community College in Goodman, Miss.
The 6-6 forward finished his sophomore season averaging 15.0 points, 2.2 assists and 9.6 rebounds per game, which was 21st in the NJCAA. A constant fixture on the court, Nicholson averaged close to 34 minutes per game, which was 14th best in the country.
His 2018-19 season started with a bang, as he recorded double-figure scoring in the Bulldogs' first 13 contests – including a career-high 27 points in Holmes' 63-57 victory over LSU Eunice. In all, Nicholson finished the campaign with 23 double-figure scoring games including five where he scored 20+ and 13 double-doubles.
Nicholson led the No. 7 seed Bulldogs to a 72-64 upset over No. 2 seed East Mississippi CC and a 48-45 victory over No. 6 Mississippi Gulf Coast in the NJCAA Region XXIII tournament before falling in the championship game to #4 Pearl River 57-52. Holmes finished the year 17-10.
He was named Mississippi Association of Community & Junior Colleges (MACJC) First Team All-State and to the Region XXIII All-Tournament Team.
During his freshman season, Nicholson averaged 9.4 points and 5.3 rebounds per game while earning MACJC Second Team All-State honors.
Nicholson led Holmes to an impressive 24-5 record, including a perfect 11-0 mark at home. The Bulldogs were ranked as high as #20 in the weekly NJCC polls.
The Bulldogs advanced to the semifinals of both the MACJC tournament and the NJCAA Region XXIII tournaments.
Prior to enrolling at Holmes, Nicholson was a standout at Callaway High School. His senior season he led the Chargers to a 23-11 record and a berth in the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) semifinals. He was named to the 2017 Clarion-Ledger Fourth-Team All-State after averaging 15.3 points, 9.0 assists and 3.0 assists per game.
Season tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by clicking here or by calling the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at 205-975-UAB1. Fans can also request more information on ticket options for the upcoming season here. Discounted group tickets and fan experiences are available for a minimum purchase of 20 tickets. To inquire about group tickets for the 2019-20 season, please contact Chris Curtis at (205) 934-3172 or ccurtis2@uab.edu.
UABSports.com will provide fans a quick introduction to these new Blazers, with today featuring Nicholson.
Before arriving in Birmingham, Nicholson played two seasons at Holmes Community College in Goodman, Miss.
The 6-6 forward finished his sophomore season averaging 15.0 points, 2.2 assists and 9.6 rebounds per game, which was 21st in the NJCAA. A constant fixture on the court, Nicholson averaged close to 34 minutes per game, which was 14th best in the country.
His 2018-19 season started with a bang, as he recorded double-figure scoring in the Bulldogs' first 13 contests – including a career-high 27 points in Holmes' 63-57 victory over LSU Eunice. In all, Nicholson finished the campaign with 23 double-figure scoring games including five where he scored 20+ and 13 double-doubles.
Nicholson led the No. 7 seed Bulldogs to a 72-64 upset over No. 2 seed East Mississippi CC and a 48-45 victory over No. 6 Mississippi Gulf Coast in the NJCAA Region XXIII tournament before falling in the championship game to #4 Pearl River 57-52. Holmes finished the year 17-10.
He was named Mississippi Association of Community & Junior Colleges (MACJC) First Team All-State and to the Region XXIII All-Tournament Team.
During his freshman season, Nicholson averaged 9.4 points and 5.3 rebounds per game while earning MACJC Second Team All-State honors.
Nicholson led Holmes to an impressive 24-5 record, including a perfect 11-0 mark at home. The Bulldogs were ranked as high as #20 in the weekly NJCC polls.
The Bulldogs advanced to the semifinals of both the MACJC tournament and the NJCAA Region XXIII tournaments.
Prior to enrolling at Holmes, Nicholson was a standout at Callaway High School. His senior season he led the Chargers to a 23-11 record and a berth in the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) semifinals. He was named to the 2017 Clarion-Ledger Fourth-Team All-State after averaging 15.3 points, 9.0 assists and 3.0 assists per game.
Season tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by clicking here or by calling the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at 205-975-UAB1. Fans can also request more information on ticket options for the upcoming season here. Discounted group tickets and fan experiences are available for a minimum purchase of 20 tickets. To inquire about group tickets for the 2019-20 season, please contact Chris Curtis at (205) 934-3172 or ccurtis2@uab.edu.
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