Those who claim Nick Nurse has no playing experience must not be aware of the midwest powerhouse known as Northern Iowa. It was there were Nurse started his playing career, appearing in 111 games and breaking the school record for three-point percentage (46.8%).
After a solid college career, Nurse took a role as a graduate assistant for the University. He coached as an assistant for just one year before taking a head position at Grand View University.
Of course in the small gap between seasons, Nurse managed to keep himself busy.