Drew Nicholas
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Andrew 'Drew' Nicholas (born 1981 in Hampstead, USA) is a professional basketball player from the United States currently playing for Efes Pilsen SK in Turkey. A 1.93 m high shooting guard, Nicolas is considered to be one of the most gifted offensive players in the Euroleague. He led the 2005-2006 championship in scoring averaging 18.4 ppg and won the Alphonso Ford Trophy.
In February 2008 he refused to travel with Efes Pilsen for the away match against Partizan in Belgrade, due to an advice for US citizens not to visit Serbia related to the tension after the declaration of independence of Kosovo. The player was banned from the club and shortly after that he was released. In March 2008 he is negotiating with Israeli side Maccabi Tel Aviv on a three years contract offer.
[edit] Career
He played high-school basketball at Long Island Lutheran, New York. Then played college basketball at the University of Maryland (1999-2003). He was selected in the 2003 USBL Draft by the Texas Rim Rockers (#59). Then moved to Italy for the 2003-04 season, signed by Fabriano Basket, in the Italian LegADue. Signed for the 2004-05 season by Basket Livorno. At the end of the Italian regular season, moved to Spain, signed for the remainder of the season by Saski Baskonia Vitoria. Then went back to Italy for the 2005-06 season, signing by Benetton Basket Treviso. Moved to Turkey for the 2006-07 season, signed by Efes Pilsen S.K..
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