Nikko Acosta 2 Class: Junior Hometown: New London, Conn. High School: New London HS Last College: Gulf Coast CC Height / Weight: 6-9 / 220 Position: F Experience: TR

Junior College: Played sophomore season for coach Jay Powell at Gulf Coast Community College after spending his freshman year at Florida A&M ... Shot 55.6 percent from the floor for the Commodores, and led the team with 23 blocked shots ... Started 25 of his 30 games at Gulf Coast, scoring in double-figures seven times ... Was third on the team in rebounding at 4.5 rebounds per game, and sixth in scoring at 6.5 ppg ... Scored a season-high 20 points against Chipola College on 8-of-10 shooting ... Added 11 rebounds in the game for a double-double.

High School: Missed his senior season at New London HS with a knee injury ... Played a year of prep school basketball at Kents Hill School, and a year at Heat Academy.

Personal: Nikko Acosta was born on April 20, 1989 ... Son of Cindy Gaudenzi ... General studies major.