Tyler Nickel, 2022 4-star, commits to North Carolina

Tyler Nickel, a 6-foot-8 small forward out of Elkton (Va.) East Rockingham has committed to North Carolina basketball for the class of 2022, he tells On3.

Nickel is the Tar Heels’ fourth commitment of the class, following four-star Jalen Washington, four-star Seth Trimble, and three-star Will Shaver. North Carolina has now solidified itself with a top-3 ranked recruiting class for 2022.

Furthermore, Nickel chose the Tar Heels ultimately over the in-state Virginia Tech Hokies, but also received offers from Iowa, LSU, Butler, NC State, among others.

Scouting Report on Tyler Nickel

On3’s Senior National Recruiting Analyst Gerry Hamilton had this to say about Nickel:

“Tyler Nickel is a knock-down shooter with a natural feel for creating space to get clean looks. At his best going left off one or two hard dribbles into a pull-up, but has improved going right in the last few months. Quick-release, confident stroke out to 23-feet. Strong lower body to play through bumps. Runs to the wing in transition. Can be deadly on catch-and-shoot threes in transition. Will be key in floor spacing at the high-major level. Not going to win off the bounce against athletic opponents. Will win with feel for the game.”