Zaiden Cross brings length, defensive juice, and streaky scoring to Nicholls
In the 2025-26 season, Zaiden Cross has been a high-usage, low-minute guard for Nicholls, with ESPN listing him at 6'7" and noting he has averaged 2.8 points in four games while FOX Sports pegs his usage at 25.7% despite modest efficiency. He stands out as a long, versatile senior who can disrupt possessions — Nicholls' team notes and game recaps show him producing a 20-point outing and six steals in one win — but the shot-making has been inconsistent, so he fits best as a complementary wing-guard whose defense, length, and occasional scoring burst can swing a game.
