 As a freshman in 1976–1977 he average 1.5 points and 1.6 rebounds for the Sun Devils.As a sophomore, Nimphius averaged 8.5 points and 6.1 rebounds, shooting 55.7%, from the floor.As a junior, in 1978–1979, Nimphius averaged 9.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, shooting 58%.