Adding to Its 2024-25 Signing Class, Men's Basketball Welcomes Nic Book
5/6/2024 4:15:00 PM | Men's Basketball
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – As the USC Upstate men's basketball program builds towards the first season under the direction of head coach Marty Richter, Nic Book joins the Spartan program, continuing his academic and athletic career as part of Richter's inaugural recruiting class.
Below are player capsules and quotes from head coach Marty Richter for the newest member of the Upstate program: Nic Book (Christchurch, New Zealand).
Nic Book | Forward | 6-8 | 205 | Christchurch, New Zealand | Westfield HS
Attended Westfield (Ind.) High School as a senior in 2023-24 … Helped WHS to the Indiana High School Athletic Association Hoosier Crossroads Conference Semifinals in 2023-24 … Named First Team All-HCC in 2023-24 … Appeared in 22 games for the Shamrocks … Averaged 13.5 points and 7.5 rebounds per game … Shot 54.0 percent (128-of-239) from the field, 25.0 percent (8-of-32) from beyond the arc, and 57.0 percent (32-of-56) from the free throw line … Corralled 166 rebounds comprised of 51 offensive boards and 115 defensive boards … Totaled 47 assists, 17 steals, and nine blocks … Attended Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Va.) as a junior in 2022-23 … Appeared in five games for the Warriors … Attended Christ's College (Christchurch, New Zealand) as a freshman and sophomore in 2020-21 and 2021-22 … Averaged 27 points, 13 rebounds, three assists, and three steals per game in 2021 … Competed for the U15 and U17 New Zealand National Teams … Averaged 9.3 points and 5.3 rebounds per game a the 2023 FIBA U17 Oceania Championship … Averaged 12.6 points, 8.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.0 steals per game at the 2022 FIBA U17 World Cup … Averaged 19.3 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game at the 2022 FIBA U16 Asia Championship.
Coach Richter on the addition of Nic Book…
"We couldn't be more excited to have Nic join us. He is a guy who can impact our team with his competitive spirit and toughness. He has great instincts on both sides of the ball and is always in the right position at the right time. Offensively, he has a chance to play all over the court because of his skill set and his passing ability."
Tickets on Sale for Sparty's Ball – Saturday, May 18
Support USC Upstate Athletics at Sparty's Ball, the largest fundraiser of the year for the Upstate Athletic Fund. The UAF impacts current and future generations of Spartans, developing champions on the field, building scholars in the classroom, and preparing leaders for life. Presented by the Sports Medicine Institute, a division of Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System, Sparty's Ball features live and silent auction items, delicious food from Cribbs Catering, beverages, and live entertainment from Under the Sun, and held at a new location, Indigo Hall in downtown Spartanburg. Come dressed in your Spartan best—cocktail attire is required. For details and tickets, log onto www.upstatespartans.com/spartysball.
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Below are player capsules and quotes from head coach Marty Richter for the newest member of the Upstate program: Nic Book (Christchurch, New Zealand).
Nic Book | Forward | 6-8 | 205 | Christchurch, New Zealand | Westfield HS
Attended Westfield (Ind.) High School as a senior in 2023-24 … Helped WHS to the Indiana High School Athletic Association Hoosier Crossroads Conference Semifinals in 2023-24 … Named First Team All-HCC in 2023-24 … Appeared in 22 games for the Shamrocks … Averaged 13.5 points and 7.5 rebounds per game … Shot 54.0 percent (128-of-239) from the field, 25.0 percent (8-of-32) from beyond the arc, and 57.0 percent (32-of-56) from the free throw line … Corralled 166 rebounds comprised of 51 offensive boards and 115 defensive boards … Totaled 47 assists, 17 steals, and nine blocks … Attended Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Va.) as a junior in 2022-23 … Appeared in five games for the Warriors … Attended Christ's College (Christchurch, New Zealand) as a freshman and sophomore in 2020-21 and 2021-22 … Averaged 27 points, 13 rebounds, three assists, and three steals per game in 2021 … Competed for the U15 and U17 New Zealand National Teams … Averaged 9.3 points and 5.3 rebounds per game a the 2023 FIBA U17 Oceania Championship … Averaged 12.6 points, 8.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.0 steals per game at the 2022 FIBA U17 World Cup … Averaged 19.3 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game at the 2022 FIBA U16 Asia Championship.
Coach Richter on the addition of Nic Book…
"We couldn't be more excited to have Nic join us. He is a guy who can impact our team with his competitive spirit and toughness. He has great instincts on both sides of the ball and is always in the right position at the right time. Offensively, he has a chance to play all over the court because of his skill set and his passing ability."
Tickets on Sale for Sparty's Ball – Saturday, May 18
Support USC Upstate Athletics at Sparty's Ball, the largest fundraiser of the year for the Upstate Athletic Fund. The UAF impacts current and future generations of Spartans, developing champions on the field, building scholars in the classroom, and preparing leaders for life. Presented by the Sports Medicine Institute, a division of Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System, Sparty's Ball features live and silent auction items, delicious food from Cribbs Catering, beverages, and live entertainment from Under the Sun, and held at a new location, Indigo Hall in downtown Spartanburg. Come dressed in your Spartan best—cocktail attire is required. For details and tickets, log onto www.upstatespartans.com/spartysball.
Connect with the Spartans
Facebook.com/UpstateAthletics
Twitter | @UpstateMBB | @UpstateSpartans
Instagram | @UpstateMBB | @UpstateSpartans
YouTube.com/UpstateSpartans
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