University of Nevada Las Vegas

2019-20 MEDIA GUIDE BIO (PDF)

UNLV CAREER
Blair is in his third year as a Runnin’ Rebel ... He transferred from Idaho and sat out the 2017-18 season ... He entered the program as a walk on but earned a scholarship following the 2018-19 season.

JUNIOR (2018-19)
Appeared in 19 games and made two starts ... Averaged 6.3 points and 5.3 rebounds per game in an average of 21.1 minutes per contest ... Ranked fourth on the team in rebounds ... Scored in double figures in five games, including a career-high 26 points vs. New Mexico ... Had a career-high 12 rebounds vs. San Jose State ... Had nine rebounds vs. then-No. 8/7 UNR and eight at Air Force.

REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE (2017-18 - UNLV)
Sat out the 2017-18 season after transferring from Idaho.

SOPHOMORE (2016-17 - IDAHO)
Appeared in 19 games … Averaged 1.8 points and 1.2 rebounds per contest … Scored six points at South Dakota State … Grabbed four rebounds in Idaho’s win at Montana.

FRESHMAN (2015-16 - IDAHO)
Appeared in 27 games, starting one … Made his Vandal debut against Linfield, scoring one point … Averaged 3.5 points and 2.3 rebounds per game … Shot 48.2 percent from the field on the season … Scored a then-career-high 16 points at Montana State, going 4-of-8 from beyond the arc ... Scored in double-figures three times … Grabbed a then-career-high seven rebounds against New Hope … Recorded five-plus rebounds five times.

HIGH SCHOOL
A 2015 graduate of Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, Nevada ... Was a two-time all-conference selection for the Gaels ... Also played volleyball and competed in track ... Was his team's captain ... Averaged 12 points, eight rebounds, 12 assists and three steals per game in earning a McDonald’s High School All-American nomination ... Was the MVP in five tournaments ... Earned three varsity letters ... Coached by Grant Rice ... The team won three state championships ... Was a high school teammate of former Runnin' Rebel Noah Robotham.

PERSONAL
Nickalas Kenneth Blair was born Jan. 2, 1997, in Tacoma, Washington ... Majoring in sociology ... Son of Nicole Blair and Jamal Redding ... Has two siblings: Eric Grantham (9) and Deja Redding (22) ... His career goal is to own his own business ... Enjoys playing video games ... Lists his parents as his biggest influence because they have worked hard for him and he wants to return the favor ... Chose UNLV because of the chance to represent his hometown and be close to family and friends.