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Who is Van Exel’s Son: Meet Nickey Van Exel

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James Craig

Updated on January 02, 2026

Van Exel is an American professional basketball coach and former player. He last served as an assistant coach for the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He previously coached the Texas Legends and served as assistant at Texas Southern, Milwaukee Bucks and the Memphis Grizzlies. He played collegiate basketball for the Cincinnati Bearcats before being selected second round, 37th overall by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1993 NBA draft. During his time in college, he earned third-team All-American honors. As a professional, he also played for the Denver Nuggets, Dallas Mavericks, Golden State Warriors, Portland Trail Blazers and the San Antonio Spurs. Throughout his career, he received a few accolades, including NBA All-Star and NBA All-Rookie Second Team.

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Who is Nickey Van Exel?

Nickey Van Exel is the son of American professional basketball coach and former player Nick Van Exel. There is no information about his personal life as of now.

Nickey Van Exel made headlines in 2010 when he shot his best friend Bradley Eyo. After the incident had occurred, he wrapped up the remains of his dear friend, drove it and dumped it.

He claimed the action was not deliberate as he did not know the gun was loaded. Out of panic, he wrapped Eyo’s body and drove far away to dump it without telling anybody.

This account the jury did not believe, stating that if it was indeed an accident as she claimed, he wouldn’t have tried to conceal the murder case and report himself or tell someone about what transpire,

Nickey Van Exel would be eligible for parole in 2043, when he is 52 years old.

He was found guilty in 2013 and sentenced to 60 years prison term, serving time in John B. Connally Unit in Kenedy, Texas.

Son of Ex-Bearcat basketball player charged with murder

What is Nickey Van Exel’s age, height and weight?

There is no information regarding Nickey Van Exel age, height and weight are unavailable at this time. In 2013 when he was sentenced for murdering his bestfriend Bradly Eyo, he was 22 years.

What is Nickey Van Exel’s Nationality and Ethnicity?

Nickey Van Exel’s nationality is American. He is of African-American ethnicity.

What is Nickey Van Exel’s profession?

There is no information about which profession Nickey Van Exel was in. It is unknown which career path he had taken before he was jailed 60 years.

How many Children does Nickey Van Exel have?

Nickey Van Exel was known to be a family man. That been said, he could have had a child or two although nothing has been reported about that as of now.

Who is Nickey Van Exel married to?

Nickey Van Exel’s marital status is unknown. It is not known if he is married or not. The son of American professional basketball coach and former player preferred to live a private life.