Mason Nicholson - College Basketball News & Rumors

Transfers to Georgia State Nicholson has committed to Georgia State, per Joe Tipton of On3.com.

Impact After recently receiving a waiver for an additional year of eligibility, Nicholson has decided to take his talents to Georgia State for the upcoming 2026-27 season. Before transferring to Vanderbilt in 2025, Nicholson averaged 7.5 points and 7.4 rebounds per game with Jacksonville State during the 2024-25 season.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Entering transfer portal Nicholson has entered the NCAA transfer portal, per On3.com.

Impact Nicholson will enter the portal following a single season with Vanderbilt. The 6-foot-9 senior appeared in just five games for the Commodores this past season for and average of 4.6 minutes per game. He will retain a single year of eligibility at his next destination.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Plays nine minutes in debut Nicholson (illness) ended with two points (1-1 FG), one rebound and one steal over nine minutes during Thursday's 109-74 victory over Texas Southern.

Impact Nicholson made his season debut after transferring from Jacksonville State. He averaged 7.5 points and 7.4 rebounds last season, so he should be able to provide some quality depth for the Commodore frontcourt.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Thursday Nicholson (illness) is warming up ahead of Thursday's game versus Texas Southern, Joey Dwyer of SI Now reports.

Impact Nicholson, who has yet to play this season due to an illness, is warming up pregame Thursday. That alone does not guarantee he will suit up, but he is certainly trending in that direction.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Could be available Thursday Nicholson didn't play Saturday against Arkansas-Pine Bluff but might be available for Thursday's game against Texas Southern, head coach Mark Byington told Dylan Tovitz of SI.com....

Impact Nicholson was dressed for warmups ahead of Saturday's game, but in the end, he didn't suit up. All signs point to him returning to action next Thursday, though. The big man, who averaged 7.5 points and 7.4 rebounds per game in 2024-25 with Jacksonville State, has yet to play this season.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

In uniform Nicholson (illness) is dressed for warmups ahead of Saturday's game against Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Alaina Morris of 247Sports reports.

Impact Nicholson has been battling an illness, but it looks like he has a real chance to play Saturday. He hasn't appeared in a game this season, and it's uncertain if how big of a role, if any, he'll play for Vanderbilt when healthy.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Nicholson (undisclosed) is out Saturday against UCF, per Joey Dwyer of Sports Illustrated.

Impact Nicholson will miss a second straight game to start the year. The senior joined the Commodores as a transfer from Jacksonville State, where he averaged 7.5 points and 7.4 rebounds in 25.8 minutes last season.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out Monday Nicholson (undisclosed) is out for Monday's game against Lipscomb, Aria Gerson of The Tennessean reports.

Impact Nicholson is out for this season opener. However, his absence shouldn't cause a big impact in fantasy since he's a depth piece in Vandy's frontcourt. His next chance to play will come against Central Florida on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Commits to Vanderbilt Nicholson has committed to Vanderbilt for the 2025-26 season, Travis Branham of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Nicholson was the starting center for Jacksonville State in 2024-25 and posted a career-best campaign, notching 7.5 points, 7.4 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game across 36 appearances (35 starts). He'll aim to have another season in a starting role, though now in a bigger program.

APRIL 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Georgia Tech and Jacksonville State play in NIT matchup

MARCH 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Jacksonville State plays in CUSA Tournament against the Middle Tennessee

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks play in the CUSA Tournament against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders

MARCH 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Gordon's 25 lead Kennesaw State over Jacksonville State 74-70

Led by Rongie Gordon's 25 points, the Kennesaw State Owls defeated the Jacksonville State Gamecocks 74-70 in a regular season finale

MARCH 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Florida International and Jacksonville State meet for conference showdown

Jacksonville State plays Florida International in CUSA play Saturday

MARCH 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Liberty knocks off Jacksonville State 59-55, moves ahead of Gamecocks into 1st in C-USA

Led by Kaden Metheny's 13 points, the Liberty Flames defeated the Jacksonville State Gamecocks 59-55 to take a half-game lead over the Gamecocks in the Conference USA standings

FEBRUARY 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Nicholson's 20 lead Jacksonville State past Western Kentucky 73-67

Led by Mason Nicholson's 20 points, the Jacksonville State Gamecocks defeated the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 73-67 on Thursday night

JANUARY 10, 2025 • Associated Press

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