speedy USAO freshman guard with local roots and upside
Nic Meraz is a 2025-26 freshman guard for the Univ. of Science and Arts (OK) Drovers from Elgin, Oklahoma, listed at 5-10, and his profile suggests a compact backcourt option with hometown familiarity and development runway.[1] The big reason to care: he adds guard depth for USAO, and at his size, his value will likely come from pace, ball handling, toughness, and energy more than pure volume scoring—traits that often matter a lot in NAIA rotation battles.[1][2]
