Nicholls State University

AT NICHOLLS
2023-24: Started 21 of 31 games played, averaging 18.8 minutes... posted 4.1 points per game (127), scoring in double figures twice... scored a season-high 14 points in season opener against Tulane, logging his first career double-double with 13 rebounds... also had 10 points in overtime win at UIW to go along with six rebounds and a career-high five blocks. His final block came at the end of regulation to send game into OT... shot .707 from the field (53-75) and .382 (21-55) at the free throw line... averaged 4.3 rebounds per game (53o-80d-133)... added six assists... averaged 0.9 blocks totaling 29 on the year and had 13 steals... blocked three or more shots in four games.

2022-23: Appeared in 19 games with two starts, averaging 11.4 minutes... scored 2.6 points per game (61) with a career high of 19 against Champion Christian where he went 7-7 from the field and had a season-high three blocks... also had an eight-point game against UIW to go along with matching his career best of nine boards... shot .561 from the field (23-41) and .429 from the free throw line (15-35)... totaled 2.6 rebounds per game (17o-32d-49)... was fourth on the team with 15 blocks... added five steals and four assists.

2021-22: Played in 24 games played as a true freshman... started all three games of the Southland Tip-Off Event before missing a month with an injury... averaged 9.2 minutes per contest... totaled 54 points for a 2.3 average...  scored eight points in wins over Mississippi Valley (12/18) and UIW (1/6)... shot .667 from the field (22-33) and .909 from the free throw line (10-11)... missed his lone 3-point attempt... grabbed 53 rebounds, including 27 offensive, to average 2.2 per game... also had a high nine rebounds against MVSU... added 11 assists, six blocks and two steals.

HIGH SCHOOL/PREP
Attended Faith Family Academy of Oak Cliff in Dallas, Texas... helped squad to two consecutive appearances in the Class 4A Semifinals and a pair of undefeated district titles... team posted a 25-6 record in his senior campaign.

PERSONAL
Born on Oct. 4 in Baton Rouge, La. ... son of Keshia and Stephen Cato... biology major.