Drake University Athletics

2003-04 — Was one of top freshman in Missouri Valley Conference who contributed to Drake backcourt...played in 27 games...started first five games of season, becoming first Drake freshman to start season opener since Joey Gaw in 1997-98...ranked fourth in the MVC in steals with 46 (1.70 avg.)...collected four or more steals in five games...scored in double figures in eight games...came off bench to score career-high 19 points at Wichita State in 17 minutes, while also collecting four steals...had two three-point plays coming off consecutive steals in second half at Wichita State to key 14-2 run during 71-60 victory...made nine of 10 free throws at Wichita State...had 18 points and five assists in BracketBuster game at Akron...made 10 of 14 free throws at Akron, including five of six free throws in last 57 seconds of overtime to secure victory...collected career-high six rebounds in victory past Cleveland State...scored 17 points in home finale vs. Evansville...led Drake with 14 points at Evansville, hitting a career-high three three-point baskets...had 12 points and career-high five steals vs. Colorado State...had three dunks at Western Illinois en route to 10-point effort...also had four steals at Creighton, at Indiana State and against Iowa State.

High School — Ranked among top 50 shooting guards in the United States by InsidersHoop.com...selected to McDonalds All-American honorable mention team...also listed as honorable mention All-America by 2002-03 Street & Smiths Magazine...named outstanding performer of 2003 Washington Catholic Athletic Association All-Star game after collecting 20 points and 10 rebounds, while also winning the slam dunk contest...played in 2003 Jordan Capital Classic in Washington D.C., playing for Capital All-Stars which consists of top 20 prep seniors in Washington D.C., area...earned honorable mention All-Metro honors by Washington Post...earned All-Virginia Independent School Honors , while being ranked among top 15 prep players in Virginia...averaged 14.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 3.4 steals and 1.4 blocks while leading Paul VI to best season in school history with 22-7 mark, including its first Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) regular season title with two victories over DeMatha and a win over nationally ranked Bishop OConnell...also shot 53.1 percent from floor, including 33.5 percent from three-point range, while leading Paul VI to first ever appearance in WCAC Tournament championship game where it lost to Gonzaga...had four double-double games and recorded 46 dunks...scored game high 11 points to pace Paul VI to 42-40 semifinal round victory past perennial national power DeMatha in semifinal game of WCAC tournament...named most valuable player at Eastern Invitation Team Camp in summer of 2002 after collecting 20 points, five rebounds, three assists and four steals, to lead team to title...averaged 12 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 3.2 steals as junior at Paul VI High School...led team to 18-13 record in 2001-02, including fourth-place finish in Washington Catholic Athletic Conference, which is arguably one of the strong conferences in the United States...scored 14 points, including two dunks, in early season win over powerhouse DeMatha as Paul VI became the first Northern Virginia team to beat DeMatha...also named to Jabbo Kenner League All-Star team in summer of 2002.

Personal — Advertising major...born Nicholas Antonio Grant Dec. 20, 1984 in Washington D.C...parents: Elmer S. and Kathleen Grant...has younger brother Gabriel (13)...high school coach: Levi Franklin...played in famed Washington D.C. Kenner League this past summer.