The rumors are true, Belizean born and Punta Gorda raised basketball prodigy Arik “PG Bwai” Nicholas confirms that he will be participating in the 2025 Belize Premier Basketball League season. If you do not know who that is then allow me the courtesy of reminding you:

• Belize Highschool Nationals MVP 2015
• Belize Highschool Nationals Most Points 2015
• Belize Highschool Nationals Most Rebounds 2015
• Belize Highschool Nationals Most Assists 2015
• Cal Pac freshman of the year
• 2x First team all Cal Pac
• Cal Pac Honorable Mention
• 2xCal Pac Regular Season Champion
• 2023 Cal Pac tournament Champion
• 2024 GSAC regular season Champion
• 2024 GSAC tournament Champion
• 2025 NAIA First and Second round champ
• 2025 NAIA Round of 16 Champ
• 2025 Elite 8 Champ
• Made it to the 2025 NAIA Final 4

After having great success on the college level in the United States, the 6’6” Forward has chosen to play his first year as a professional in his home country of Belize.

When asked about his excitement he said:

“I’m ready to hoop! Playing basketball is my passion and playing it at a high-level has blessed me with all my experiences and a bachelor’s degree from an american university. Now I am back home and I have the opportunity to show my talents to the people of my country. Time fi grind and show what ah GOT!” 
– Arik Nicholas

Widely considered to be a Top 3 local prospect in the league this year, and given that he has been spending the last 5 years playing in the U.S., we asked him about how he thinks locals will fare against him, he said:

“They will need to bring it because I’m gonna go ALL OUT!”

The Belize Premier Basketball League welcomes Arik Nicholas with open arms, but the question that stands now is…

WHO WILL HE PLAY FOR ?