32  Nick Valdez
	Class: Senior Hometown: Arvada, CO High School: Arvada West Last College: Northeastern Junior College (CO) Height / Weight: 6-6 / 204 Position: Guard

JUNIOR (2001-2002): Gained his first Texas Tech start against UTEP. Responded by shooting 3-4 from the field (including 1-1 from 3 pt. territory), was 1-2 from the FT line, had 4 defensive rebounds, 1 assist, and 2 steals in 24 minutes...in his second start against New Mexico State, Nick grabbed 12 of the team's 40 rebounds, had 2 assists, and 1 steal...scored a season high 14 points against Kansas State in the conference opener...scored double figures in 4 games during the season...contributed 5 points against OSU shooting 2-7 from the field (1-3 from 3 pt.) and 0-1 from the free throw line...it seemed like an off night for Nick until one checks the stats and notices he had 3 steals, 5 rebounds, and 11 assists...(a new United Spirit Arena record for individual assists)...his 68 season assists ranked third among all players...averaged 18.5 minutes per game and 4.2 ppg.

JUNIOR COLLEGE: Nick averaged 13.8 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game at Northeastern Junior College in Colorado...his team finished seventh in the nation at the National Tournament last season...played for Lowell Roumph

PERSONAL: Nick was born on April 16, 1981 in Glenwood Springs, Colorado...lists "Slim" as his nickname...played for Eddie Reeves are Arvada High...describes himself as dependable, hard-working, and honorable...a triple-double in high school...38 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists...his advice to others, "Work hard and set high goals."