RGJ sports writer Chris Murray will break down Nevada’s nine eligible scholarship players prior to the Wolf Pack basketball team’s season opener Nov. 11 at Saint Mary’s. Today’s focus: Jordan Caroline.
Jordan Caroline
Class: Sophomore
Position: Combo forward
Height/weight: 6-7/235
Hometown: Champaign, Ill.
2015-16 stats: Did not play, transfer year (averaged 9.2 ppg, 6.2 rpg, 44.8 FG%, 66 FT% in 2014-15 at Southern Illinois)
Likely role: Although Caroline worked during his redshirt transfer year to improve his perimeter game, he should slot in as Nevada’s starting power forward as he looks to replace the departed Tyron Criswell.