Vanguard University

The athlete: Nikko becomes a member of the Lions after redshirting in 2011 at Grand Canyon University in Arizona?previously played at Oakton CC in Des Plaines, Illinois?was team captain, Second-Team All-Conference, and a sophomore All Star selection?attended Niles West HS in Maton Grove, Illinois under Garry Gustafson? was team captain and three-year varsity starter?All-Star his junior and senior year.

The person: Nikko was born on September 7, 1989 in Lincolnwood, Illinois to parents Gus and Georgia?has two brothers and two sisters?favorite place to eat is at his grandma's house?likes "Gyros" and Raspberry ice cream?watches "The Office" and the movie "300"?cheers for the Chicago White Sox and Manny Ramirez?hobbies include playing Xbox and hanging out with friends?sports has taught him to be a good teammate.

His thoughts: I decided to attend Vanguard because of the baseball team and coaches, as well as its location.