2007-08 Men's Basketball
Jerry Nichols
Jerry Nichols - Assistant Coach

Jerry Nichols is beginning his first season with the Bulldogs.

The Memphis, Tenn. native came to Union after serving as an assistant coach at Walters State (Tenn.) Community College in 2006-07 under head coach Bill Carlyle, helping guide the Senators to a 21-11 overall record.

Nichols played two seasons at Walters State, twice earning All-Conference, All-American and Player of the Year honors. During his final season as a Senator, he helped the team win the State and Region VII championships as well as earn a berth to the NJCAA National Championship Tournament.

After his stint at Walters State, Nichols moved on to play two season at NCAA Division I Arkansas State University. As a junior, he led the team in 3-point baskets with 61 and averaged 9.6 points per game. A knee injury ended Nichols’ senior season.

Nichols is single and resides in Barbourville, Ky.


2007-08 Roster
#NameClassPos.Ht.Wt.Hometown
3Michael HesterFRG5-9147Independence, Ky.
4Shawn HadleyFRG5-6145Doraville, Ga.
5Brian KirkJRG6-0170Augusta, Ky.
10Matt AndersonSOG5-10168Frankfort, Ky.
11Nathan BeckleyFRG6-2160Clarksville, Ind.
12Kearney DemusSOF6-3193Lexington, Ky.
14Ryne BretzSRG6-3182Carlisle, Ky.
15Nathaniel PeytonSOG6-1170West Liberty, Ky.
20Jeremy SandersFRG5-10187Middlesboro, Ky.
21Chris StunsonSRG6-2191Richmond, Ky.
23Kevin JonesSRF6-5173Radcliff, Ky.
24Aaron DunawaySOG6-3205Lexington, Ky.
32James JohnsonFRF6-6190Lexington, Ky.
34Anthony CooteSOF6-6192Georgetown, Ky.
40Clinton DixonSOF6-4225Irvine, Ky.
42Mike PerdueJRF6-9233Walton, Ky.
43Josh HurdFRF6-8235Independence, Ky.
44Brett MillerSOF6-9225Carrolton, Ky.
45Bill DavisFRF6-10310Harrodsburg, Ky.
50Randy CarterFRF6-8217Georgetown, Ky.
55Hubertus von HeydonSOF6-9225Neulengbach, Austria
 Kelly Combs - Head Coach
 Jerry Nichols - Assistant Coach
2007-08 Team Photo