University of Houston Athletics
Men’s Hoops Welcomes Nick Reick as Video Coordinator
8/23/2021 3:49:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Worked with NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves during 2020-21 season and served as German National Team video coordinator for 2021 Olympics
HOUSTON – Nick Reick has joined the University of Houston Men's Basketball program as the team's video coordinator, Head Coach Kelvin Sampson announced Monday.
In that role, he will work closely with Head Coach Kelvin Sampson and the coaching staff on opponents' scouting reports and game preparations and assist in other areas of the program.
"Nick is a grinder. He is very much a blue-collar guy, which fits well with our culture," said Sampson, who begins his eighth season with the Cougars in 2021-22. "When you look at his background, you see has worked at so many different places in different roles. Bringing someone into our program with an NBA background keeps us current and on the cutting edge.
Reick, whose last name is pronounced Rike, came to Houston after serving as a video associate for the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves during the 2020-21 season. There, he assisted the team video coordinator in scouting, practice and game edits, development of video playbooks and databasing video.
Most recently, he served as the video coordinator for the German National Team, which competed at the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo.
The Bremen, Germany, native also previously worked for the Utah Jazz (2019-20), Salt Lake City Stars (2017-20), Dallas Wings (2016-18), Westchester Knicks (2016-17) and Chicago Bulls (2016). Reick entered the professional ranks as the Women's Basketball assistant video coordinator at UCLA during the 2015-16 season.
ABOUT NICK REICK
PERSONAL
Hometown: Bremen, Germany
EDUCATION
• Jacobs University • Bachelor's degree in global economics and management • 2014
• International School of Bremen • 2010
PROFESSIONAL CAREER
JOIN the 50-50-CLUB
Fans are invited to join the 50-50 Club to support Houston Men's Basketball. 50-50 Club members help fund program necessities and enhance the experience for our student-athletes.
Fans who join the 50-50 Club will receive embroidered Jordan Brand team apparel, invitations to exclusive events, regular updates about the program and much more.
For more information or to sign up, fans may visit uhcougars.com/5050club or click here. To join the 50-50 Club, fans may call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (46874).
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarMBK on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarMBK or by visiting the team's Instagram page at UHCougarMBK.
In that role, he will work closely with Head Coach Kelvin Sampson and the coaching staff on opponents' scouting reports and game preparations and assist in other areas of the program.
"Nick is a grinder. He is very much a blue-collar guy, which fits well with our culture," said Sampson, who begins his eighth season with the Cougars in 2021-22. "When you look at his background, you see has worked at so many different places in different roles. Bringing someone into our program with an NBA background keeps us current and on the cutting edge.
Reick, whose last name is pronounced Rike, came to Houston after serving as a video associate for the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves during the 2020-21 season. There, he assisted the team video coordinator in scouting, practice and game edits, development of video playbooks and databasing video.
Most recently, he served as the video coordinator for the German National Team, which competed at the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo.
The Bremen, Germany, native also previously worked for the Utah Jazz (2019-20), Salt Lake City Stars (2017-20), Dallas Wings (2016-18), Westchester Knicks (2016-17) and Chicago Bulls (2016). Reick entered the professional ranks as the Women's Basketball assistant video coordinator at UCLA during the 2015-16 season.
ABOUT NICK REICK
PERSONAL
Hometown: Bremen, Germany
EDUCATION
• Jacobs University • Bachelor's degree in global economics and management • 2014
• International School of Bremen • 2010
PROFESSIONAL CAREER
| 2021 – | Houston | Video Coordinator |
| 2019 – | German National Team | Video Coordinator |
| 2020-21 | Minnesota Timberwolves | Video Associate |
| 2019-20 | Utah Jazz | Video & Basketball Operations Summer Assistant |
| 2017-20 | Salt Lake City Stars | Director of Basketball Operations/Video Coordinator |
| 2016-18 | Dallas Wings | Manager of Basketball Data Analytics/Video Coordinator |
| 2016-17 | Westchester Knicks | Basketball Operations Intern |
| 2016 | Chicago Bulls | NBA Summer League Assistant Video Coordinator |
| 2015-16 | UCLA | Women's Basketball Assistant Video Coordinator |
JOIN the 50-50-CLUB
Fans are invited to join the 50-50 Club to support Houston Men's Basketball. 50-50 Club members help fund program necessities and enhance the experience for our student-athletes.
Fans who join the 50-50 Club will receive embroidered Jordan Brand team apparel, invitations to exclusive events, regular updates about the program and much more.
For more information or to sign up, fans may visit uhcougars.com/5050club or click here. To join the 50-50 Club, fans may call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (46874).
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarMBK on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarMBK or by visiting the team's Instagram page at UHCougarMBK.
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