Gaylon H. Nickerson is an American

United States

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 professional basketball

Basketball

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 player, formerly in the NBA. He attended Wichita State University

Wichita State University

Wichita State University is a NCAA Division I public university in Wichita, Kansas with selective admissions. WSU is one of six state universities governed by the Kansas Board of Regents. The current president is Dr. Donald Beggs....

, Butler Community College

Butler Community College

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, Kansas State University

Kansas State University

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, and Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Northwestern Oklahoma State University, also known as NWOSU, is a university in Alva, Oklahoma, United States, with satellite campuses in Enid and Woodward. A state university, it offers both bachelor's and master's degrees.-Establishment:...

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Nickerson was selected in the second round (34th overall) of the 1994 NBA Draft

1994 NBA Draft

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 by the Atlanta Hawks

Atlanta Hawks

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. He split the 1996–97 NBA season with the San Antonio Spurs

San Antonio Spurs

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 and the Washington Bullets

Washington Wizards

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, playing just four games. Nickerson was also selected in the 2nd round of the 1994 CBA

Continental Basketball Association

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 Draft, and he led the league in scoring in 1996-97, averaging 22.5 points per game while with the Oklahoma City Cavalry

Oklahoma City Cavalry

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External links

• College & NBA stats @ basketballreference.com