High School
• Graduated from Latin School of Chicago in 2024
• Four-year varsity basketball starter and two-time team captain from 2021-24
• Scored over 1,000 points and was an Illinois High School Association All-State honoree in 2023-24
• Averaged 18.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.3 steals in 2023-24
• Named team MVP in 2024
• Earned ISL All-Conference honors in 2023 and 2024 and honorable mention accolades in 2022
• IHSA Regional 3-point contest champion in 2022
• Thanksgiving Tournament All-Tournament First-Team in 2023
• Earned ISL, IHSA 2A regional and sectional championships in 2024
• Holds school record for most wins and ranks in the top-10 in points, rebounds, assists and steals
• Played AAU basketball for Swish Basketball Chicago (2021), Team Fred VanVleet (2022) and DeNard Bros Pro (2023)
• Achieved National Merit Commendation (99th percentile)
• One of 13 students to earn Cum Laude Society honors in 2023 and 2024 (top 10% class ranking)
• Member of the National Honor Society in 2023 and 2024
Personal
• Nicholas Joseph Rotter
• Born in Chicago, Ill.
• Son of Joseph Rotter and Grazia Zorub
• Brother of Giulia Rotter
• Father, Joseph, played football at Duke
• Volunteered for a pair of non-profit organizations - Misericordia Home (developmental disability assistance) and Race for Grace & Andrew’s Avengers (childhood cancer)
• Enjoys hanging out with friends and family, movies, video games and golfing, and is a diehard fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers
• Chose UVA for the great education, elite basketball program and opportunity to form lifelong friendships and connections
• Intends to major in mathematics