Nicholson named MACJC Player of the Week

GOODMAN --- Holmes Community College 6'6 sophomore guard/forward Kassim Nicholson of Jackson has been named the MACJC Men's Basketball Player of the Week for his play last week.

Nicholson scored 25 points with 14 rebounds (11 offensive and three defensive) in No. 13 Holmes' 88-75 win over Copiah-Lincoln in Thursday's season opener in Goodman. Nicholson also had two assists and one steal.

The Bulldogs play Jones on Thursday night in Goodman at 8 p.m.

Nicholson will be now be considered the NJCAA honors. The national player of the week will be named on Wednesday.