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La Salle guard Josh Nickelberry announces commitment to Florida State

Nickelberry, the A-10 Sixth Man of the Year, is returning to the ACC.

La Salle Explorers guard Josh Nickelberry (10) communicates with teammates during the second period of the La Salle Explorers game against the Saint Joseph's Hawks at Tom Gola Arena in Philadelphia, Pa. on Monday, January 16, 2023.
La Salle Explorers guard Josh Nickelberry (10) communicates with teammates during the second period of the La Salle Explorers game against the Saint Joseph's Hawks at Tom Gola Arena in Philadelphia, Pa. on Monday, January 16, 2023.Read moreMonica Herndon / Staff Photographer
    by Lochlahn March
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Former La Salle guard Josh Nickelberry has committed to Florida State, he announced Friday.

Nickelberry, a 6-foot-4 graduate transfer, averaged 10.9 points and 2.7 rebounds this season. Playing primarily off the bench, he led La Salle in three-pointers made (79) and three-point percentage (40.1%). Nickelberry was named Atlantic 10 Sixth Man of the Year and was recently honored as second-team All-Big 5.

Nickelberry will be making his return to the ACC. He played for two years at Louisville prior to transferring to La Salle. His playing time at Louisville was limited due to injury.

Nickelberry joins a Florida State program looking to rebuild after going 9-23 and finishing 12th in the ACC last season. Nickelberry’s cousin, Kevin Nickelberry, was also named a Florida State assistant coach Friday.

Josh Nickelberry’s departure comes after La Salle forwards Hassan and Fousseyni Drame committed to Duquesne. Sophomore guard Daeshon Shepherd announced he would remain at La Salle after previously indicating he would test the portal.