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Former Virginia Tech guard Tyler Nickel transfers to Vanderbilt

Tyler Nicker has found a new home — again.

Joe Tipton of On3 revealed Wednesday that Nickel is transferring to Vanderbilt after spending the 2023-24 season at Virginia Tech. A native of Harrisonburg, Virginia, Nickel played at North Carolina during his freshman season.

NEWS: Virginia Tech transfer wing Tyler Nickel has committed to Vanderbilt, he tells @On3sports.

The former 4u2b50ufe0f averaged 8.8 PPG this season. Began his career at North Carolina. https://t.co/XYeZIYonm4 pic.twitter.com/3O3j5JTRNr— Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) April 10, 2024

The state of Virginia’s all-time leading high school scorer, Nickel played in all 33 games for the Hokies last season, with seven starts.