Gagel heads to Division II Tusculum
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FAU just sent out an annoucement from Nick Gagel's high school that Gagel, who we already knew would not be back with FAU next season, will play at Division II Tusculum next season.
It's good to see Gagel land on his feet at a place he almost certainly will get more playing time. I know some raised questions about whether he was a legitimate Division I player when he signed with FAU last season, but bringing him in was worth a shot in my opinion. He just didnt pan out.
Here's the entire announcement and good luck to Gagel.
May 4, 2009
Former Jeffersontown High School standout Nick Gagel has decided to transfer from Florida Atlantic University to NCAA Division 2 Tusculum College in Greeneville, Tennessee and signed his scholarship papers today. One of the main factors in transferring to Tusculum was the opportunity to play right away and not have to sit out a year. In addition, Nick was very comfortable with the coaches, system and the school because Tusculum had previously recruited him out of high school.
Nick played in 10 games for the Owls as a freshman this season averaging 4.5 minutes per game. He started and played 19 minutes and scored 4 points against Western Kentucky in February. In high school, Nick set school records by making 210 three point shots in his career and by shooting 49% from the 3 point line for his career. He was named All State his senior season as well as KABC 7th region player of the year averaging 15.8 points, 4.1 assists and 3 rebounds.
Nick chose Tusculum over Kentucky Wesleyan, Southern Indiana, Ashland University, Lynn University, Lee University and Union University (TN).
He is excited about playing in a winning program for Coach Jim Boone on a team that went 20-11 last season before losing in the NCAA regional and helping them pursue a goal of winning a National Championship.
Quote from Tusculum Head Coach Jim Boone
"We are so pleased that Nick has chosen Tusculum College to continue his academic and athletic career. In every way, Nick Gagel represents what we search for in our recruiting, as a player, a student and most importantly as a person. He is obviously an outstanding player, that has had great success, but as good a player as Nick is, he is a better person."
"Nick is inheriting a very good basketball team, we return 6 of our top 8 players including South Atlantic Conference Player of the Year, Kyle Moore. This is an outstanding opportunity for Nick, not only to contribute immediately, for significant playing time and to play a very important role, but to become part of a highly successful program. Needless to say we are very excited to welcome Nick to the pioneer family."
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