Kent State University at Tuscarawas is announcing the signing of a 2022 Rootstown High School senior to their basketball team.

On April 22, Nick Wancik signed a National Letter of Intent to play for the Golden Eagles.

Wancik, primarily played shooting guard for the Rovers and was a three-year letterwinner. He was also a two-time team MVP, two-time First Team All Portage Trail Conference (PTC) member and was twice voted as team captain. During his senior season he averaged 21 points and 8 rebounds per game and set a school record by making nine 3-point shots in a game against St. Thomas Aquinas. He was also named to the First Team Northeast Inland District, having been named Honorable Mention Northeast Inland District as a junior when he averaged 14 points and five rebounds per game.

He scored a total of 893 career points in basketball, earned two letters in football, was named to the All-Defensive Second Team of the PTC as a senior and also earned a letter in track and field.

Academically, Wancik was on the Merit Roll and helped elementary school kids learn basketball fundamentals at a Rootstown skills camp.

He will major in business management at Kent State Tuscarawas.

"We are excited to sign Nick, because he fills a void in our outside shooting," said Richard Tharp, Head Basketball Coach for Kent State Tuscarawas. "Nick is a rhythm shooter and will really help open up the floor for our inside game. He doesn't need much space and if you crowd him, he's going to make you pay off the bounce by getting to the basket."

Kent State Tuscarawas is a member of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA). 

Nick Wancik signs his letter of intent.