Staff Directory
Nate Hickman
- Title:
- Director of Strategy
- Email:
- Alma Mater:
- Columbia, '18
- Hometown:
- Newark, Del.
Columbia men’s basketball alumnus Nate Hickman ‘18CC joined the staff as Director of Men's Basketball Strategy in August 2025.
Hickman appeared in 104 games at Columbia over four seasons from 2014-18, making 54 starts. He totaled 700 career points and was part of the 2015-16 CollegeInsider.com Tournament Championship team that went 25-10 (10-4). In 2016, Hickman received the Walter H. Bernson Award, which is given to the member of the team who best exemplifies the qualities of team spirit, hustle and determination. Hickman was recruited as a player to Columbia by current head coach Kevin Hovde during his first stint with the Lions as an assistant coach.
Following his Columbia career, Hickman played professionally from 2018-20. The Newark, Delaware native spent time in the NBA G League with the Long Island Nets, Delaware Bluecoats, and Westchester Knicks. Hickman also played in the Mexican CIBACOPA League with Pioneros De Los Mochis.
From 2020-25, Hickman served as a personal skills trainer in South Korea for Jameel Warney and was an assistant coach with the Seoul SK Knights. During his time on the staff, the Knights won four championships and Hickman oversaw four different players total six MVP awards.
Hickman appeared in 104 games at Columbia over four seasons from 2014-18, making 54 starts. He totaled 700 career points and was part of the 2015-16 CollegeInsider.com Tournament Championship team that went 25-10 (10-4). In 2016, Hickman received the Walter H. Bernson Award, which is given to the member of the team who best exemplifies the qualities of team spirit, hustle and determination. Hickman was recruited as a player to Columbia by current head coach Kevin Hovde during his first stint with the Lions as an assistant coach.
Following his Columbia career, Hickman played professionally from 2018-20. The Newark, Delaware native spent time in the NBA G League with the Long Island Nets, Delaware Bluecoats, and Westchester Knicks. Hickman also played in the Mexican CIBACOPA League with Pioneros De Los Mochis.
From 2020-25, Hickman served as a personal skills trainer in South Korea for Jameel Warney and was an assistant coach with the Seoul SK Knights. During his time on the staff, the Knights won four championships and Hickman oversaw four different players total six MVP awards.
Highlight: WBK | Weiss Scores 40 to Break Single-Game Record
Saturday, January 24
Highlights: WBK | Columbia 89, Dartmouth 32
Saturday, January 24
Postgame: WBK | Weiss, Griffith on Scoring Record and Win vs. Dartmouth
Saturday, January 24
Postgame: WBK | Coach Megan Griffith and Riley Weiss on Win vs. Dartmouth
Saturday, January 24
