16 Facts About Drew Nicholas

Andrew Lawrence Nicholas was born on May 17,1981 and is an American former professional basketball player.

Drew Nicholas is a two-time EuroLeague champion, winning in 2009 and 2011 with Panathinaikos.

Drew Nicholas played college basketball at the University of Maryland, College Park with the Maryland Terrapins from 1999 to 2003.

In 2002, Drew Nicholas helped Maryland win its first national championship.

Drew Nicholas made the All-Atlantic Coast Conference 2nd Team in his senior season in college.

Drew Nicholas hit a three-pointer at the buzzer to give coach Gary Williams his 500th career coaching victory against NC State.

Drew Nicholas was selected in the 2003 USBL Draft by the Texas Rim Rockers.

Drew Nicholas helped Panathinaikos win the 2009 and 2011 EuroLeague championships.

Drew Nicholas won the Greek Cup in 2009, as well as the Greek League championship in 2009,2010, and 2011.

In January 2012, Drew Nicholas was waived by Armani Jeans Milano.

However, on November 23,2012, Drew Nicholas reached an agreement to terminate his contract with the team, by mutual agreement.

Drew Nicholas then moved on to similar roles with the Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics.

Drew Nicholas is currently the Director of Scouting for the Denver Nuggets.

In February 2008, Drew Nicholas refused to travel with Efes Pilsen for their away game against Partizan in Belgrade, due to a recommendation for US citizens not to visit Serbia, which was related to the tension that was caused after the declaration of the independence of Kosovo.

Drew Nicholas was then banned from the club, and shortly after that he was released.

Drew Nicholas has an extensive front office resume and currently works with the Denver Nuggets in Denver, CO, where he resides with his wife and three children.