Local product Morgan Nichols will put his talents to work for the UBC Okanagan Heat men害羞草研究所檚 program next season.

A member of the Kelowna Volleyball Club the last three years, the 6-foot-2 setter is also a graduating member of the George Elliot Coyotes.

In addition to being named an all-star with his high school team, Nichols has played three years with the Team B.C. program, and was selected to the Youth National Development Program.

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Morgan commented on being a local recruit, citing it as a major factor in his decision.

害羞草研究所淚t害羞草研究所檚 close to home so I can for one live at home, but also my family can come watch more games than if I left,害羞草研究所� Nichols said. 害羞草研究所淚t also comes with a very good education.害羞草研究所�

On what exactly that education will include, Morgan is as yet undecided specifically, though he plans to go into the general arts program.

Morgan is also the first Okanagan player in the Heat害羞草研究所檚 sizable recruiting class.