The NBA dreams of former HBCU basketball star Joirdon Karl Nicholas are still very much alive as he joins the Atlanta Hawks organization.
Nicholas recently signed an exhibit 10 deal with the Atlanta Hawks. He was waived and is expected to join the College Park Skyhawks of the G League.
Joirdon Karl Nicholas had a remarkable college basketball career, marked by perseverance and achievements across multiple programs. He began at the University of Montana, where he played in 30 games as a freshman and helped the team win a Big Sky Conference championship. After transferring to Stephen F. Austin for a season, he finally found his stride at HBCU Texas Southern University (TSU). At TSU, Nicholas became a key player, contributing to multiple SWAC championships and NCAA tournament appearances. His standout moment came when he helped TSU secure a historic win over the Florida Gators, the first SWAC victory over a ranked SEC team.
During his time at TSU, Nicholas earned All-SWAC honors and became known for his consistent double-double performances at the perennial HBCU power. In his senior season, he averaged 10.7 points and 8.9 rebounds per game, helping lead TSU to another SWAC championship. Following his college career, Nicholas played in the NBA G League for the South Bay Lakers and earned a spot on the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2024 Summer League roster, showcasing his talent on a bigger stage.
Now he will look to latch on with the College Park Skyhawks of the G League to see if he can get a call-up.