What is the nationality of Grant Nelson?

Last Modified Mar 8, 2025 18:28 GMT
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Grant Nelson is a college basketball player for the Alabama Crimson Tide in the SEC. He opted out of the 2024 NBA Draft due to a late-season injury and will use his final season of eligibility to play for the Alabama Crimson Tide. After transferring from North Dakota State in 2023, Nelson became a key player for Alabama, averaging 11.8 points and 5.6 rebounds per game. His standout performance came in Alabama's 89-87 Sweet 16 victory, where he scored 19 second-half points, pushing the team to the Elite Eight.

Nelson went to Devils Lake High School, and as a four-star recruit, he opted for North Dakota State University in 2020. In his debut season, he achieved his career-high 3-point field goal of 35.6%, playing in 27 games. Before transferring to Alabama, in three seasons with the Bisons, he played in 86 games, starting 56 with a field goal of 50.8% and a free throw of 72.2%. He also won the 2021 Summit League Sixth Man of the Year and 2023 Summit League All-Defensive Team, along with the First Team All-Summit League. As of March 2025, Nelson has averaged 12.0 points and 6.4 rebounds in 152 career games (via ESPN).

Grant Nelson’s nationality

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Grant Nelson. Source: Getty Images

Grant Nelson is an American national. He was born in Devils Lake, North Dakota, in the United States.

Grant Nelson’s hometown

Grant Nelson was born and raised in Devils Lake, North Dakota. He went to Devils Lake High School and spent his freshman and sophomore years primarily playing on the junior varsity team. In his junior season, Nelson averaged 16.4 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 5.1 blocks per game, earning him a spot on the second-team All-State team. In his senior year, Nelson averaged 25 points, 18 rebounds, and 5.7 blocks per game, earning him the title of North Dakota Mr. Basketball according to Crimson Tide website.

FAQs on Grant Nelson

A. No, Grant Nelson withdrew from the 2024 NBA Draft, due to a late-season injury.

A. Grant Nelson transferred from the North State Dakota to Alabama in 2023.

A. Yes, Grant Nelson won the 2020 North Dakota Mr. Basketball, for averaging 25 points, 18 rebounds, and 5.7 blocks per game as a senior.

A. Grant Nelson stands 6 feet 11 inches or 211 cm.

A. No, 2024 season is Grant Nelson's fifth and final year of eligibility.

A. Grant Nelson has a 7'0 wingspan.

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