Reed Nikko

Mizzou forward Reed Nikko (14), Mizzou head coach Cuonzo Martin. Mizzou Tigers vs. Vanderbilt Commodores at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tenn. on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020. Zach Bland/Mizzou Athletics

Photo by: Zach Bland/Mizzou Athletics

Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Maple Grove, Minn.
High School:
Maple Grove HS

Honors:

2016-17 First-Year SEC Academic Honor Roll

2018-19 (JUNIOR, Mizzou):

Has appeared in 86 consecutive games at Mizzou after playing in all 32 games as a junior, chipping in 3.0 points and 2.1 rebounds per game.
In 18 league games, averaged 3.5 points and 2.5 rebounds per game while collecting 11 of his 14 blocked shots.
Ranked second on the squad in blocked shots with his 14 swats, racking up four multi-block games.
Scored at least six points eight times, including five times in SEC play. Mizzou went 5-3 in those eight outings.
Made 3-of-5 from the field and finished with six points, four rebounds and a steal in Mizzou’s SEC Tournament win over Georgia (March 13).
Shot a perfect 4-of-4 in back-to-back wins over South Carolina (March 2) and Georgia (March 6), totaling eight points and four rebounds in pair of strong outings.
Played double-digit minutes in nine consecutive games during league play from Feb. 5 to March 6, earning his first two career starts in the span at Mississippi State (Feb. 26) and vs. Texas A&M (Feb. 9).
Scored four points and grabbed a season-high six rebounds in 21 minutes at Florida (Feb. 23).
Started and tallied a season-high eight points vs. Texas A&M (Feb. 9).
Swatted two shots and added five points and three bounds at Auburn (Jan. 30).
Posted four points, three rebounds and two blocks vs. LSU (Jan. 26).
Grabbed five rebounds and threw down a monster tip-dunk in a win at Texas A&M (Jan. 19).
Totaled 12 points and eight rebounds combined over two strong games at the Paradise Jam vs. Oregon State (Nov. 18) and Kansas State (Nov. 19), playing a career-high 23 minutes in Mizzou’s victory over the Beavers.

2017-18 (SOPHOMORE, Mizzou):

Saw action in all 33 games for the Tigers as a sophomore, contributing 2.3 points and 2.0 rebounds per game.
Recorded a career-high 12 points in Mizzou Arena victory over North Florida (Dec. 16); one of five games in which he totaled five-plus points.
His 12-point effort against North Florida (Dec. 16) came in just 13 minutes of action, and was aided by a six-of-eight performance from the field.
Ranked third on the team in blocks with 22 and recorded four multi-block games.
Swatted two shots for the second time in SEC play with his two rejections vs. Ole Miss (Feb. 20).
Multiple blocks for third time on season with his two vs. No. 19 Auburn (Jan. 24).
Equaled his career-high in blocks vs. No. 23 West Virginia (Nov. 26) in AdvoCare Invitational title game at Orlando, Fla.
Tied then-season-high in points (eight) in 10 high-energy minutes off the bench vs. Emporia State (Nov. 20); his third-straight eight-point output off the pine for the Tigers.
Matched career-high in rebounds with nine in season-high 21 minutes off the bench at Utah (Nov. 16), also contributing eight points on stout four-of-six shooting from field.
Career-best three blocks in 99-55 Mizzou Arena win over Wagner (Nov. 13) to go with eight points and eight rebounds.

2016-17 (FRESHMAN, Mizzou):

Posted averages of 2.5 points and 2.3 rebounds per game in 28 appearances in his initial collegiate campaign.
Blocked 19 shots, a total that tied for sixth all-time on Mizzou's freshman single-season chart.
Season-high two steals at Auburn (March 4).
Complete effort at Ole Miss (Feb. 25), recording eight points and a season-high nine rebounds, also posting two blocks for the fifth time.
Two blocks vs. Alabama (Feb. 15), his fourth game with multiple blocks on season.
Two blocks for the third time this season and second time since returning from injury in the game vs. Lipscomb (Dec. 29).
Posted five rebounds and two blocks (both matched season-highs) against Eastern Illinois (Dec. 17) after missing four games due to injury.
Season-high five rebounds in the win vs. Tulane (Nov. 20) at the Tire Pros Invitational in Orlando, Fla.
Recorded a season-high 10 points in 16 minutes off the bench vs. Davidson (Nov. 18).

HIGH SCHOOL:

Traditional big man for head coach Nick Schroeder at Maple Grove (Minn.) High School, posting marks of 10.7 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.1 blocks per game as a senior in 2015-16.
Blocked 80 shots as a senior, a total that ranked as the seventh-highest mark for any Minnesota high school player that season.
Underwent surgery to correct hip impingement following his last campaign at Maple Grove, with the procedure aiming to increase his mobility and flexibility.
Powered Maple Grove to a 23-4 record as a junior in 2014-15, averaging 9.6 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.4 blocks per game.
Stood out as a sophomore in 2013-14, scoring in double figures in 12 of Maple Grove's 28 games.
Chose to wear the Black & Gold over offers from Kansas State, Minnesota and Iowa.
Played on the travel ball circuit for Net Gain.

PERSONAL:

The son of Kris Nikko was born on Aug. 31, 1998.
Knew upon making his official visit to the University of Missouri's campus in Fall 2015 that Mizzou was where he wanted to continue his academic and athletic career.
Likes to follow the career of NBA star DeAndre Jordan, also modeling his defensive game after Jordan.
Outside of basketball and studies, enjoys fishing in spare time.
Career plan is to work as a fisheries biologist.