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Yemi Nicholson – Denver. PF/C. 6’10” 258. Senior.

Nicholson is a huge man with good instincts, and great timing. His wingspan is an impressive 7'4". ...Sun Belt Player of the Year as a Junior. This season he was Defensive Player of the Year in the conference. ...He has good hands, and can score even with heavy contact. ...Posted impressive 27 points and 18 rebounds at Kansas State. …22 and 13 at Wyoming. …A musician that started playing ball late in his career. He rebounds well, and blocks shots at a high rate. ...Needs to improve on setting screens. ...He gets his points on put backs. ...Not a great jumper. ...Soft body. Heavy feet. 23 years old. There is a lot to like about Nicholson.

• In 2003 the number 24 pick was Brian Cook. Our advice was to select Josh Howard.

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