Derrick Nix
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PositionCenter
BornDecember 11, 1990
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight270 lb (122 kg)
 Nix playing for the Michigan State Spartans in the 2011 Carrier Classic. | |
| Free agent | |
|---|---|
| Position | Center |
| Personal information | |
| Born | December 11, 1990 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 270 lb (122 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Pershing (Detroit, Michigan) |
| College | Michigan State (2009–2013) |
| NBA draft | 2013: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2013–present |
| Career history | |
| 2013–2014 | VEF Rīga |
| 2014–2015 | Orléans Loiret Basket |
| 2015 | Czarni Słupsk |
| 2015–2016 | Grand Rapids Drive |
| 2016 | BK Ventspils |
| 2017–2019 | Windy City Bulls |
| 2019–2020 | Windsor Express |
| 2022–2023 | Vera Tbilisi |
| Career highlights | |
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Derrick Nix (born December 11, 1990) is an American former professional basketball player. He played college basketball for Michigan State.
Nix attended Pershing High School where he averaged 15 points and 15 rebounds as a senior, leading Pershing to the Class A State title and earning a Detroit Free Press Class A All-State selection, and All-Metro and All-Detroit honors.[1]
College career
Nix played college basketball for Michigan State University. In his freshman year, he made the 2010 NCAA Final Four. Nix had his best season with the Spartans in his senior year when he averaged 9.9 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists as Michigan State made NCAA Sweet 16.[1]