Villanova Univeristy Athletics

Villanova
A promising interior presence with ample raw tools … Will need to sharpen his skills as he adjusts to the college level.
 
Long Island Lutheran High School
After spending part of his high school career playing in Europe, came to the United States to the high school in Glen Head, N.Y. … Long Island Lutheran was ranked No. 2 in New York State in 2024-25 … Signed a letter of intent to attend Florida State in November 2024 before gaining his release in the spring following a coaching change.

Kevin Willard: “Nico is a space-eater, an old-school style center with the kind of tools needed to compete inside in the Big East. He has range to 17 feet , can shoot the hook shot with both hands and does a good job on screen and rolls. We’re eager to get to work to help Nico transition to the speed of the college game and continue to develop his skills.”