Grant Nelson
Updated on 4/8/25. Written by Alan Lu.
Height: 6-11
Weight: 230
College: Alabama
Classification: Fifth-Year Senior
Birthdate: 3/18/2002
2025 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 89
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Decent scorer off the dribble
Decent low post scorer
Adequate shooter for a big man, has stretch big potential
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Decent playmaker for his size
Handles the ball well for his size
Solid rebounder
Decent defender
Solid athlete
Cons:
Inconsistent long-range shooter
Must expand upon his low post moves
Can be too passive on offense
Can be undisciplined defensively
Must get stronger
Can be too inconsistent in games
Summary:
Grant Nelson is an agile, skilled big man that previously played at North Dakota State before transferring to Alabama. He is versatile player that turned in a tremendous showing to help his team get a win over North Carolina in the Sweet 16 of the 2024 NCAA Tournament. Currently, he is a second round prospect for the 2025 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
North Dakota State Basketball Bio
YouTube Link Where Richard Stayman (@MavsDraft) and Rafael Barlowe Discuss Grant Nelson via Locked On NBA Big Board
YouTube’s Highlights of the 11/10/22 North Dakota State-Kansas Game via Matthew Loves Ball
BVM Sports’ Article on Nelson
YouTube’s Highlights of the 2/11/25 Alabama-Texas Game via ESPN
Games Scouted:
3/7/23 North Dakota State vs. Oral Roberts
4/6/24 Alabama vs. Connecticut
11/20/24 Alabama vs. Illinois
11/27/24 Alabama vs. Rutgers
12/14/24 Alabama vs. Creighton
3/29/25 Alabama vs. Duke
Other Articles:
3/28/24 Best Performances in the Sweet 16 of the 2024 NCAA Tournament
11/20/24 Alabama vs. Illinois
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