The Alaska Nanooks men’s basketball program announced on Apr. 8 the signing of Nick Clark, a 6-foot-3 guard from Orem, Utah. Clark joins the team after playing two seasons at Salt Lake Community College in the Scenic West Athletic Conference.
Clark’s addition is seen as an important move for the Nanooks as they prepare for upcoming seasons. Head coach Frank Ostanik said, “Nick is a wonderful addition to our program. Nick’s feel for the game and understanding of how to play, combined with his level of skill, make him unique. He has the rare ability to make others better and play on and off the ball. The fact that he has three years left to play is especially exciting.”
During his time with Salt Lake Community College, Clark redshirted his first season before appearing in 22 games during the 2025-26 campaign. He started seven times and averaged eight points per game while shooting 43.4 percent from the field and making over 31 percent of his three-point attempts. He also contributed an average of 3.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game, reaching double figures in scoring eight times—including five out of six games between Nov. 22 and Dec. 18.
One highlight came on Jan. 29 against Colorado Northwestern Community College when Clark scored a career-high 21 points by shooting eight-for-nine from the field and four-for-five from beyond the arc, adding five rebounds and two assists in an eventual win.
Ostanik also commented on Clark’s leadership qualities: “Nick will bring a high level of maturity and add to the quality leadership we already have in our locker room,” he said.”As happy as I am for Nick to join our team, I am equally excited for the impact he and his wife Capri will have on the greater Fairbanks Community.”
Before college, Clark played at Orem High School where he averaged more than thirteen points per game as a senior along with over five rebounds; his eight assists per contest ranked third statewide that year.
Clark becomes Alaska’s second announced signing for its upcoming season roster, with further additions expected in coming months.
