Tyler Nickel’s prestigious honor following great season

Posted May 19, 2022
Not only is UNC Basketball signee Tyler Nickel the most decorated basketball player in East Rockingham High School history, but he’s also being discussed among the best ever to play the game in his entire area. On Tuesday, he was awarded as such, being named the 2021-22 All-Valley Boys Basketball Player of the Year for another outstanding season. (Keeping It Heel)

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