Stanislaus State Athletics

CAL STATE STANISLAUS: 2006-07 — Nic Pederson played in 27 games and started in five ... had five games that he scored 10 or more points ... had a season-high of 13 points against Chico State on Dec. 20 ... averaged 3.5 points per game and 2.9 rebounds per game … scored in double-figures six times.

SANTA ROSA JC: Pederson averaged 14.5 points, 8.0 rebounds and 5 assists last season at Santa Rosa Junior College ... transferred to Cal State Stanislaus in 2006.

HIGH SCHOOL: A North Bay League MVP at Cardinal Newman High School (Santa Rosa) ... a first team all-league selection ... an all-section pick ... a McDonald’s All-American nominee ... graduated in 2004.

PERSONAL: Majoring in physical education ... Nic Robert Pederson, son of Tim Benavidez and Karen Pederson, was born July 13, 1985, in Los Angeles.