Arik Nicholas
G/SF 6’5” (1.96m) / 190lbs (86.2kg)
Arizona Christian Univ '25
Cotonou Status - Belize Passport
Arik is a long athletic versatile player that can play the 2, 3 & 4. He plays with great energy and high motor. He is a very good rebounder, defender & finisher attacking the rim. He has a 6'11" wingspan which allows him to get his hands on many balls in the passing lanes as well as block shots.
Arik has helped lead ACU to the NAIA '25 Final 4. Previously, Arik attended Univ. of Antelope Valley, until the school closed down in 2024. In '23 & '24, he led them to the Cal Pac Titles and into the NAIA National Championship Tournament. He also led them into the NAIA Tournament in 2022. UAV had three year combined record of 47-6 during Arik's time with the team. He was All-Cal Pac in both '23 & '24, as well as named the Cal Pac Freshmen of the Year in 2022.
During the 2025 Belize Premier Basketball League, he was named MVP, as he led the BPBL in scoring and blocked shots.
Arik is from Punta Gorda, Belize.
Experience
2026
EZ investment Dangriga, Belize, BEBL
21.6ppg, 7.5rpg, 2.7apg, 1.8bpg, 1.4spb, 53%FG, 31%3FG, 71%FT
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Led the League in Blocks & finished 4th in Scoring
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Led Team in Scoring, Blocks, FTM & Minutes
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Named BEBL Player of the Weed (2x)
2025
Cayo Western BC, Belize Premier League
21.7ppg, 9.3rpg, 2.4bpg, 2.3 spg, 50% 2FG, 29% 3FG, 77% FT
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Named 2025 Mayo Conference MVP
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Led League in PPG& Blocks, 6th in Reb, 7th in Stl, 4th in 3FG Made,
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Led Conference in 3FG Made & 2nd in Rebounds
2024-25
Arizona Christian Univ., NAIA GSAC Conf.
8ppg, 3.7reb, 51.3%FG, 22% 3FG, 72%FT, 1apg, 1.1bpg, 20 min per game
Leads Team Blocked Shots; Helped Team advance to NAIA Final 4
2023-24
Univ. Antelope Valley, NAIA, Cal Pac Conf.
17ppg, 6reb, 57%FG, 36% 3FG, 72%FT, 1apg, 1.7bpg, 25min per game
Ranked #1 in Conf for Blocks, #2 for FG% & #4 for Scoring; Led Team in Scoring, Blocked Shots;
Highlight & Game Videos
2026 Belize
2026 Belize Highlights
vs . Wester Ball [#10 Gold]
28pts, 11rebs, 5ast & 3blks
2025 Belize
2025 Belize Highlights
W. Ballers vs Thunderbolts, #10 Red
'23-24 UAV Highlights
'24-25 ACU Highlights
ACU v Morningside, Gold #10
UAV v Vanguard, White #10
27 Pts, 8 Rebs, 3 Asst & 3 blocks in 27 min.
UAV @ Southern Utah (NCAA1), Red #10
10Pts, 3 Rebs, & 3 blocks in 21 min.