Grant Nelson is an American basketball power forward plying his trade with the Alabama Crimson Tide, as of 2024. He started playing high school basketball at the Devils Lake High School where he was named North Dakota's Mr. Basketball during his senior year. In his senior season, Nelson tallied 25 points, 18 rebounds, and 5.7 blocks per game, leading the conference in all three aspects. As a junior, he averaged 16 points, 12 rebounds, and five blocks while earning second-team All-state honors. Following his prep career, Nelson became one of the most sought-after prospects in college basketball when he signed from North Dako State in 2020.
Grant Nelson embarked on his collegiate basketball journey with the North Dakota State Bison in 2020 and played in all 27 games during his freshman campaign. He was named Summit League Sixth Man of the Year and averaged 6.3 points in his rookie campaign. The following year as a sophomore, Grant missed four games due to injury but still ranked third on the team with 11.6 points per game. After spending three seasons with the program, Nelson decided to transfer to Alabama with two seasons of eligibility remaining.
Grant Nelson's Parents
Grant Nelson's parents are Meg Nelson and Nels Nelson.
Who is Grant Nelson’s mother?
Meg Nelson is the mother of Grant Nelson. According to her LinkedIn profile, she graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in registered nursing from the University of North Dakota. At present, she works as a Registered Nurse for FirstChoice Clinic.
Who is Grant Nelson’s father?
Grant Nelson's father’s name is Nels Nelson. Nelson lives with his family in Devils Lake, North Dakota, and has been working as a contractor and real estate investor for several years.
What Nationality are Grant Nelson's Parents?
Nelson’s parents, Meg Nelson and Nels Nelson are both long-time residents of North Dakota, United States, but information about their nationality is not disclosed. Grant Nelson was born in America and holds American citizenship.
Grant Nelson Career
After graduating from Devils Lake High School, Nelson was ranked the No.3 player nationally, irrespective of position in the 2020 recruiting class. Nelson enjoyed a breakout freshman campaign where he was honored with the Summit League Sixth Man of the Year and was named on the league’s All-Newcomer Team. In the 2022-23 season, Nelson surpassed 1,000 points in his NDSU career and became the 21st player in the program’s history to score 500 points in a single campaign. But after three seasons with the Bison, Nelson entered the transfer portal in 2023 to join Alabama for his final two seasons of college basketball. One of the most highly-coveted players in the transfer portal, Nelson finished his first season in Tuscaloosa averaging 11.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 1.6 blocks per game. Nelson announced his return to Alabama for his final season of eligibility foregoing the 2024 NBA Draft.
FAQs on Grant Nelson
A. Grant Nelson was born in Devils Lake, North Dakota.
A. Grant Nelson stands at a height of 6ft 11in (2.11m).
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A. Grant Nelson is the No.2 player on the Alabama Crimson Tide.
A. Grant Nelson attended the Devils Lake High School.
