01 Feb 2025 Jon Nicholson – Riverview (501 Basketball Team 2025)

Riverview enjoyed a season to remember last year, sweeping Class 6-3A conference play and amassing an impressive 25-3 record. The team’s dream run was cut short in the opening round of the Class 3A state tournament, however, leaving Jon Nicholson hungry for more entering his senior season.

As a junior, he excelled as the Raiders’ sixth man, providing instant offense off the bench with his ability to stretch the floor, set up plays for his teammates and match up defensively against the opposing teams’ best players.

Taking his game to the next level, Nicholson has evolved into a clutch scoring threat late in games this season, with his ability to knock down big shots in high-pressure moments. 

Against Episcopal Collegiate, a corner three-pointer led the Raiders to victory late, while the senior drained three treys amid a 16-point performance in Riverview’s win over Maumelle Charter.

“Jon’s size and skill set make him a matchup problem for many defenses,” Riverview Head Coach Kirklan Pettis said. “He has the size and strength of a dominant post player, matched with the ball-handling skills of a point guard. He is very versatile on the floor.”

In addition to basketball, Nicholson plays baseball and football for Riverview, while also volunteering his time assisting youth basketball players and participating in church youth programs.

“Jon brings positive energy to every room he is in,” Pettis said. “His character and the way he treats his peers and teachers with the utmost respect are his best qualities off the court.”