Nailea Nicholas brings veteran size, efficient finishing, and defensive grit to ULM
In the 2025-26 season, Nailea Nicholas profiles as a 6-foot forward with real mid-major experience and a steady, low-drama game: she came to ULM after three seasons at San Jose State, where she totaled 197 points, 186 rebounds, 35 assists, 11 blocks, and 29 steals while shooting .406 from the field. Her value is in the connective tissue—rebounding, spacing enough to keep defenses honest, and bringing an academic-minded, team-first presence that coaches trust. If your team needs a smart, physical forward who won’t need the ball to matter, she’s the kind of fit that quietly makes lineups better.
