Francis Marion University Athletics

FMU:  Returning starter....Played in 27 games in 2021-22 and made 23 starts....Very successful freshman campaign....Conference Carolinas rankings: 18th in free throw percentage (69.4%), 21st in 3-point shooting percentage (39.4%), and 23rd in minutes played (28.4 mpg)....Scored in double figures 18 times with four 20-point outings (season-high 29 at Erskine 1-13-22)....Fourth on the team in scoring (12.6 ppg), second in rebounding (4.9 rpg) and blocked shots (13)....More assists than turnovers....One of the leading scorers on a very talented Miami Prep team....Very talented player with size, who can play a variety of positions.....Will be a tough match-up for many of our opponents.....If you put a smaller player on him, has the ability to score around the basket, but if matched up against a taller defender, has good perimeter skills.....Will be able to fill a variety of roles....One of three signees from Miami Prep....Excited to have him join the FMU program....FMU Swamp Fox Athletic-Academic Honor Roll 2021 (fall), 2022 (spring, fall)....Conference Carolinas Presidential Honor Roll 2022.

PERSONAL:

• Born Nicolas Campos Silva in São Paulo, Brazil
• Graduate of Miami Preparatory School, where he played for coach Juan Cardona
• Helped Miami Prep to a 49-4 record in 2020-21 and an appearance in the FSBC state championship game
• Averaged 19 points and 8.3 rebounds per contest in final season
• 2021 second-team All-State Team for the Florida Sun Basketball Conference
• All-Conference selection
• Also attended Central Florida Christian Academy, and played for coaches Gustafson and Caio Santos
• During 2019-20 campaign, tallied 18.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.2 steals per game for a 22-8 squad.
• Nickname is Nick

PERSONAL FAVORITES:

• Campus Activities/Academic Achievements (Fraternity/Sorority/Honor Society/Club memberships):  Dean’s List 
• Major:  Business 
• As a child what you wanted to be when you grew up:  Basketball player
• How you got your nickname: From My parents
• Favorite Superhero: Iron Man
• Favorite Athlete:  Luka Doncic
• Favorite Sports Team:  Palmeiras
• Favorite Movie or TV Show: Coach Carter  
• Favorite Food: Pizza
• Favorite Vacation Spot:  Brazil
• Favorite Musical Artist: Rod Wave
• Favorite Thing About FMU: Being able to play the sport I love while getting a degree 
• Favorite Off-Field/court Activity:  Hanging out with my friends
• Goals for Upcoming Season:  Win the conference 
• Why you first chose your sport: My dad was a pro
• Biggest mental challenge in your sport: Get better every day
• Any Brush With Greatness?:  My brother plays for NBA Academy (Mexico)