Albert "Ab" Nicholas (1994) | UW Athletic Hall of Fame

UW Athletic Hall of Fame

Second-team All-America pick in men's basketball by Look magazine in 1952
Two-time (1951-52) first-team All-Big Ten selection and team Most Valuable Player
Three-time (1950-52) "W" award winner in basketball
Scored 982 points in 66 games (14.9 ppg) at Wisconsin
When he completed his career, he was the highest scoring guard in UW history
Named the National W Club Athlete of the Year in 1952
Received the Harlan B. Rogers scholarship for the 1951-52 academic year
Served the National W Club as both president and as a member of the Board of Directors
His generous financial contribution created the Nicholas-Johnson Pavilion at the Kohl Center
Served as a member of the Wisconsin State Board of Regents from 1987-94