MAPLE GROVE HIGH SCHOOL:
- Traditional big man for head coach Nick Schroeder at Maple Grove 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:
- Son of Kris Nikko and 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.