Nick Collison, a professional basketball player, was born on October 26, 1980, in Orange City, Iowa. Although born there, he was raised in Fort Dodge, Iowa. He later moved to Iowa Falls, where he attended Iowa Falls High School. Collison joined the school's basketball team and quickly gained recognition for his strong performances on the court.
Following high school, Collison enrolled at the University of Kansas, where he played for the Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball team. At Kansas, he formed a highly regarded duo with teammate Kirk Hinrich. Together, they led the team to multiple victories and helped the Jayhawks reach the NCAA Final Four in 2002 and the national championship game in 2003.
During his college career, Collison became Kansas’s all-time leading scorer in the Big 12 era and earned numerous accolades, including All-American honors. His dominance as a forward made him one of the most respected players in college basketball at the time.
Nick Collison found his inspiration to play basketball through his older brother, who also played the sport at a competitive level. Off the court, Collison is known for his close relationship with his family. He married his long-time girlfriend, Robbie, and the couple has a daughter named Emma. He is known to enjoy spending quality time with his family and holds strong family values.
| Birth Date: | 26 Oct, 1980 |
| Age: | 39 yrs |
| Occupations: | Basketball player |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Orange City |
| Education: | University of Kansas |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American basketball player |
| Net Worth 2021: | 25 million |
