Top 5 power forwards in the WCC this past season

Nov 18, 2013; East Lansing, MI, USA; Portland Pilots forward

(32) and Michigan State Spartans center

(5) battle for position during the second half at Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Michigan State won 82-67. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports

No. 3 Ryan Nicholas (Portland)

Preseason Rank: 4

By David Thompson

There is nothing I can say that hasn’t already been said about Senior Ryan Nicholas. I remember when he committed back in 2010 and at that time, I don’t think anyone expected the career that Nicholas has had. He finished his time in Portland by leading the WCC. Considering he is somewhat undersized, grabbing almost 9 boards a game speaks to his motor and craftiness. In Nicholas’ final season, the Pilots upended both Gonzaga and BYU, which will certainly be something he remembers for a long time.