Gaylon Nickerson

Gaylon Nickerson
Personal information
Born (1969-02-05) February 5, 1969
Osceola, Arkansas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High schoolWichita North (Wichita, Kansas)
College
NBA draft1994: 2nd round, 34th overall pick
Drafted byAtlanta Hawks
Playing career1994–2003
PositionShooting guard
Number9, 15
Career history
1994–1995Galatasaray S.K.
1995Rapid City Thrillers
1995–1996Oklahoma City Cavalry
1996–1997San Antonio Spurs
1997Oklahoma City Cavalry
1997Washington Bullets
1997Oklahoma City Cavalry
1997Pallacanestro Virtus Roma
1997–1998Cáceres CB
1998–2000CB Valladolid
2002Oklahoma Storm
2003Mansfield Hawks
Career highlights
Career NBA statistics
Points15 (3.8 ppg)
Rebounds5 (1.3 rpg)
Assists1 (0.3 apg)
Stats at NBA.com 
Stats at Basketball Reference 

Gaylon Harrel Nickerson (born February 5, 1969) is an American former professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and other leagues. Born in Osceola, Arkansas, he attended Wichita State University, Butler Community College, Kansas State University, and Northwestern Oklahoma State University.

Nickerson was selected in the second round (34th overall) of the 1994 NBA draft by the Atlanta Hawks. He split the 1996–97 NBA season with the San Antonio Spurs and the Washington Bullets, playing just four games. Nickerson was also selected in the second round of the 1994 Continental Basketball Association (CBA) Draft. He won a CBA championship with the Oklahoma City Cavalry in 1997.[1] He was selected as the CBA Newcomer of the Year in 1996 and named to the All-CBA First Team in 1997.[2] He led the league in scoring in 1996–97, averaging 22.5 points per game while with the Cavalry.[3]

Gaylon "Skip" Nickerson is the founder of GetYourGameTight "GYGT" and was established in 2007. GYGT is a mentorship that helps the youth with improving their skills in basketball and education.

In July 2025, GYGT has launched a Podcast that focuses on all the latest conversations pertaining to sports and everyday life.

References

  1. ↑ "1996-97 Oklahoma City Cavalry Statistics". Stats Crew. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Gaylon Nickerson minor league basketball statistics". Stats Crew. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
  3. ↑ USBasket – Continental Basketball Association
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