Plotnikov signs to continue career at Hofstra University
North Platte, Neb. – German Plotnikov will trade his black and gold for the blue and gold of Hofstra University next season. The two-year starter was a staple in the Knights offense as his highlight style plays electrified crowds throughout the region.
Plotnikov started every game for head coach Kevin O'Connor over the course of his career, amassing 977 career points which ranks him 17th all-time in North Platte Community College history in scoring. The second-year freshman finished his career totaling 183 rebounds, 133 assists, 66 steals and 23 blocks.
Plotnikov earned a number of accolades during his Knights career including back-to-back Nebraska Community College Athletic Conference All-Conference and All-Region IX First Team honors. His last and most prestigious accomplishment of his Knights career came when he was selected as an honorable mention all-american by the National Junior College Athletic Association at the end of the 2021-22 campaign.
Plotnikov finishes his Knights career shooting 48.3 percent (335-693) from the field and 35.1 percent (54-154) from beyond the arc.