01 Feb 2025 Nick Wahrmund – Sacred Heart (501 Basketball Team 2025)

Sacred Heart Knights senior Nick Wahrmund has learned many lessons from basketball over the years — lessons about perseverance, hard work and dedication to his team. Though he didn’t play extensively before last season, his grit and determination transformed him into a starter by the year’s end, capping the season with an impressive 15-point, 12-rebound double-double at regionals.

“Nick plays extremely hard,” Sacred Heart Catholic School Head Coach Ben McBryde said. “He is physical — country-boy strong. Nick can rebound the ball as well as anyone in our area.”

Off the court, Wahrmund’s work ethic is equally inspiring. Between maintaining a 4.0 GPA, taking college classes and working on his family farm, he exemplifies responsibility and determination. “Nick is a responsible, hard-working individual,” his coach said. “He is one of the most respectful and coachable kids I have.”

For Wahrmund, the daily and weekly grind of basketball is where he takes the most away from the sport. “High school practices with my team and having competitive scrimmages make you see your true potential,” he said. “There is nobody more important than your team.”

He hopes to build on that potential this season by playing his role and helping his team succeed. McBryde expects big things from Wahrmund this year. “Nick should be near a double-double average in rebounds and points. We expect him to be close, if not over that average, every night we play,” he said.

After high school, Wahrmund will leave Morrilton to attend Arkansas Tech and study finance.