Honors:
2016-17 First-Year SEC Academic Honor Roll
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.