Nick Emerson Class: RS Freshman Hometown: Colmbia Falls, Mont. High School: Columbia Falls HS Height / Weight: 6-5 / 206 Position: Forward Birthdate: 10/11/1992 Experience: RS

Montana: Nick has good range and hopes to see action this season at the three position.

2011-12: He was a walk-on and a redshirt, and was given a scholarship by Coach Tinkle after the season was over.

High School: Lettered three times in basketball, twice in golf, and once in tennis...first team all-state as a senior at Columbia Falls High School, when he averaged 18.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game...shot 56% from the field and 75% from the line his senior year...state champs last season with a 22-1 record...high school hoops coach was Cary Finberg...team MVP and team captain as a senior...junior team won the division title and finished third in the state with a 21-3 ledger...sophomore squad (16-7) also won divisional and placed second in the state tourney.

Personal: He is undecided on a major. His mom is Debbie Emerson of Columbia Falls. Birth date: Oct. 12, 1992.

A PERSONAL LOOK AT NICK:

Favorite Food: Seafood.

Favorite class: History.

Favorite book: Friday Night Lights.

Favorite TV show: Entourage.

Favorite musical group: Mac Miller.

Favorite movie: The Godfather.

If a movie were made of my life, I would like the following actor to play me: Leonardo DeCaprio.

The person in history I would most like to meet is: Magic Johnson.

Favorite sport other than basketball: Golf.

Favorite sports figure: Kobe Bryant.

Favorite NBA team: Los Angeles Lakers.

Hobbies/Special Interests: Music and video games.

Not many people know this, but I: a movie fanatic.

My greatest moment in sports was: state championship senior year.

If I were not playing college hoops, I would be: Attending college.

The best player I ever faced was: Colt Idol.

The thing I like best about Montana basketball is: The pride of Griz Nation!

The thing that impresses me about Coach Tinkle: His personality and passion.

My advice to youngsters is: never give up on your dreams.

My future goals are: Help keep Montana a perennial NCAA Tournament team and graduate with a degree.