 He was also a NABC and USBWA All-District First Team selection after leading the Big East in scoring (18.9 points per game) and finished third in conference play (17.9 points per game).He also set a Syracuse record in Big East games with a career-high 37 points, including seven three-pointers, to go along with 10 rebounds against St. John's.In March 2007, Nichols was elected to participate in the 19th Annual State Farm College Three-Point Championship.