Nolan Hickman: Class of 2021 #1
With the new rankings out it is hard to argue with #1. Not only is Nolan Hickman Nolan Hickman 6'2" | PG Wasatch Academy | 2021 State UT ’s name followed by 5-Stars, he is has also committed to one…
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Continue ReadingWith the new rankings out it is hard to argue with #1. Not only is Nolan Hickman Nolan Hickman 6'2" | PG Wasatch Academy | 2021 State UT ’s name followed by 5-Stars, he is has also committed to one of the most noteworthy colleges in the country that has produced some elite talent. Nolan Hickman Nolan Hickman 6'2" | PG Wasatch Academy | 2021 State UT has committed to The University of Kentucky one of the “Blue Bloods” if you may.
Many people in Utah might not be familiar with Nolan but he is something else. He suits up for Seattle Rotary an AAU program that produces some elite talent and has for some time now. He plays a composed game that features so much depth. One of the aspects of his game that is something that his teammates can appreciate is his passing ability. He has that knack or gift to see the floor and find people before they get to their spot. He can feel the defense shift or move and can rifle the ball through the smallest of openings. Nolan is no stranger to scoring the basketball either he is an ideal PG that can score at all three levels in various ways to say the least. He has a smooth layup package that as he can hang in the air and finish through contact. He can jelly with the best of them but also finish above the rim when needed. His range is something that makes him difficult to defend as he can really hit that long ball from deep. He can hurt you in a catch and shoot situation on a kick out and he can also pull from deep off the dribble. Nolan really makes that side step and avoid a defender three look easy and effortless.
There are a lot of fast players out there and there are a lot of quick step players and then you have Nolan Hickman Nolan Hickman 6'2" | PG Wasatch Academy | 2021 State UT who has both and more. His change of speeds in the half-court is tough, his change of gears in the open court is deadly. Nolan is a must see player who has a well put together game. On the defensive end he holds his own with smaller or bigger guards, he has no fear.
While choosing Kentucky over 18 Division 1 offers Nolan looks like he will be in good hands. He will also be a fun addition to an already stacked Wasatch Academy team that is a National Power.
6’2 Nolan Hickman Nolan Hickman 6'2" | PG Wasatch Academy | 2021 State UT of Wasatch Academy is your #1 ranked player in the class of 2021.