Maurice D. Nichols Jr. (often known locally as Maurice Nichols) is another celebrated figure tied directly into the elite tapestry of Springfield, Massachusetts high school basketball history.

Springfield Sports Hall of Fame

His long-standing contributions to the local sports scene were officially recognized when he was inducted into the Springfield Public Schools Sports Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2019. He was inducted alongside other regional standouts under the Central/Classical High School banner.

Basketball Background & Era

• The Era: Nichols graduated in 1988, placing him right in the middle of the fiercely competitive late-1980s era of Western Massachusetts basketball.

• High School Career: He played for Classical High School (which later merged into Central High School). Local basketball circles from that era remember him as a highly competitive player navigating a landscape that produced legendary regional talent.