New point guard added to UNBC Timberwolves mens’ roster
PRINCE GEORGE— The UNBC Timberwolves men’s basketball program is excited to announce a the commitment of Marcus Nickles from Salmon Arm.
The 6’2″ point guard earned Salmon Arm Golds MVP honours in the 2023/2024 season after averaging 28.1 point-per-game along with 4.6 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 3.3 steals. Nickles attended the UNBC Timberwolves Spring ID Camp last April where his new team mates made a positive impression,
“The culture and the family type setting that they’ve built made me decide to commit to UNBC,” recalled Nickles. “They bring a new approach to winning and I admire how close the team was and they’re all super nice guys and I’m excited to be a part of that.”
“The campus is beautiful and it’s a smaller school with smaller classes which allows you to get to know your professors,” added Nickles who plans to study Biology with an interest in becoming a chiropractor once his playing days are done.