steady, versatile big man who stretched the floor for Wichita State
Nurger was never a flashy stat-stuffer, but in his 2017-18 Wichita State season he quietly became a useful two-way center: 4.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, 0.4 blocks, and a career-best 51.4% shooting from the field, plus an eye-opening 29.6% from three for a 6-10 big[2][1]. His value was in the fit—reliable hands, solid rim protection, and enough perimeter touch to pull defenses out of the paint, which made him more modern than your average post-only center[15][3]. If you want a tough, role-ready frontcourt piece rather than a headline hog, Nurger fit the bill.
