University of Nevada Las Vegas

CAREER
Hicks is in his second year as a Runnin' Rebel in 2024-25.

FRESHMAN (2023-24) - UNLV
Appeared in 32 games and averaged 2.6 points and 1.4 rebounds in 11.2 minutes played per game ... Shot 44.9% from the field and 40.0% on 3-pointers ... Scored a career-high 12 points at Air Force ... Nearly tallied double figures in scoring with nine points twice (vs. Bethesda and at New Mexico) ... Recorded at least one steal on seven occasions ... Had a career-high seven assists vs. Bethesda ... Made a 3-pointer in eight games ... Earned Academic All-Mountain West honors.

HIGH SCHOOL
A 2023 graduate of Timberline High School in Lacey, Washington ... Was named Washington's Mr. Basketball by the state's coaches' association ... Averaged 25 points per game over his four years in high school, including 30 ppg as a senior ... Was a four-star recruit by ESPN.com and 247 Sports listed him as the 87th-best overall player in his class ... As a junior he averaged 24 points, 10 rebounds, three assists and two steals per contest, earning All-Area Player of the Year honors by The Olympian and MVP of the 3A South Sound Conference ... Led his school to three league championships and to the state tournament as a junior ... As a junior he led the league in points per game, rebounds and was top three in steals ... Played all four years on varsity in high school under coach Allen Thomas ... Also played for nationally renowned AAU program Seattle Rotary and ran varsity track.

PERSONAL
Was born in Bend, Oregon ... The son of Racheal and Khalid Hicks ... Majoring in pre-business ... Has an older brother, Cole (24) ... His dad played at the University of Buffalo and then professionally overseas ... In his free time, enjoys playing video games ... When his basketball playing career is over, would like to become a team physical therapist ... Chose UNLV over San Diego State, Cincinnati, Oregon State, Washington State, Saint Mary's and UNR.