Derrick Nix

Derrick Nix
Free agent
Position Center
Personal information
Born December 11, 1990
Detroit, Michigan
Nationality American
Listed height 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight 270 lb (122 kg)
Career information
High school Pershing (Detroit, Michigan)
College Michigan State (2009–2013)
NBA draft 2013 / Undrafted
Pro career 2013–present
Career history
2013–2014 VEF Rīga
2014–2015 Orléans Loiret Basket

Derrick Nix (born December 11, 1990) is an American professional basketball player who last played for Orléans Loiret Basket of the LNB Pro A.

Playing career

Derrick Nix played college basketball at the Michigan State University. In his freshman year he made the 2010 NCAA Final Four. Nix had his best season with the Spartans in his senior year when he averaged 9.9 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists as Michigan State made NCAA Sweet 16.

After completing four seasons at MSU, Derrick was undrafted in the 2013 NBA Draft. In August 2013, Derrick started professional career in Slovenia with Krka,[1] but left the team in preseason. In October 2013, Nix joined Latvian powerhouse VEF Rīga.[2] He left the club in April 2014 for personal reasons.[3]

On July 22, 2014, he signed a one-year deal with Orléans Loiret Basket of France.[4] On February 3, 2015, he parted ways with Orléans.[5]

References

  1. ↑ "Ex-Michigan State center Derrick Nix signs three-year contract to play in Slovenia". Mlive.com. 24 July 2013. Retrieved 19 January 2014.
  2. ↑ "Ex-Michigan State center Derrick Nix signs with Latvian team VEF Riga". Mlive.com. 9 November 2013. Retrieved 19 January 2014.
  3. ↑ "Derrix Nix leaves VEF Riga due to personal reasons". Sportando.com. April 30, 2014. Retrieved May 1, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Orleans announces Derrick Nix". Sportando.com. July 22, 2014. Retrieved July 22, 2014.
  5. ↑ Orleans, Derrick Nix part ways

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