2005-06 (As a freshman): Played in 28 games for the Trojans, averaging 1.9 points and 1.5 rebounds per game as a reserve ... Shot .449 from the field (22-of-49), a mark which trailed only Byron Ray ... Made the first start of his collegiate career against Louisiana-Lafayette (Feb. 25), in place of Rashad Jones-Jennings ... Logged a season-high 18 minutes against the Ragin’ Cajuns ... Tallied a season-high seven points against Navy (Nov. 22) and Arkansas State (Jan. 28) ... Went 3-for-3 from the field and collected three rebounds in 11 minutes of action against the Indians ... Improved his scoring average and shooting percentage in Sun Belt Conference play, going 13-of-26 from the floor (.500) while averaging 2.4 points per game ... Shot .429 from three-point range in league games (3-for-7) ... Grabbed a season-high three rebounds on five occasions.

2004-05: Sat out the season as a redshirt.

High School: Named the District 12-5A Most Valuable Player after leading North Mesquite to a district title, the first for the school in more than 20 years playing for coach Ken Hefner ... Also named All-Region and All-City...Averaged 15 points, 12 rebounds and five blocks his senior season...All-American nominee as well ... Set a North Mesquite High School record with 201 blocked shots as a senior...Two-time all-district selection at Conroe (Texas) High School before moving to Mesquite prior to senior year ... Was ranked as the 27th-best recruit in the state by Texas Roundball...Has an outstanding perimeter shot and is skilled at passing the ball ... Will be counted on for his athleticism and physical presence inside ... Is a scoring threat both from the perimeter as well as in the paint ... Member of the A-B Honor Roll in high school.

Personal: Full name is Brandon Vincent Nichols ... Son of Mike and Sherri Nichols ... Father played football at University of Louisiana-Monroe ... Has two brothers: Austin and Aaron ... Born Jan. 27, 1986, in Shreveport, La. ... Undecided on academic major at UALR.