Grant Nelson, born on March 18, 2002, in Devils Lake, North Dakota, USA, is an American professional basketball player. Standing at 6’11” and weighing 229 lbs, Nelson primarily plays as a power forward. His basketball journey began in his hometown, where he attended Devils Lake High School. Nelson’s collegiate career is notable for his time in two different programs. He started at North Dakota State, playing for the Bison from 2020 to 2023. During his sophomore season, he emerged as a starter, averaging 11.6 points and 4.9 rebounds per game. His junior season at North Dakota State saw a significant leap in his performance, with a highlight video of his play going viral in early January 2023. That year, he averaged an impressive 17.9 points and 9.3 rebounds per game, shooting 52.1% from the field. His strong performance earned him several accolades, including First-team All-Summit League (2023), Summit League All-Defensive Team (2023), and Summit League Sixth Man of the Year (2021). He was also recognized as North Dakota Mr. Basketball in 2020. Following his successful stint at North Dakota State, Nelson transferred to Alabama, where he played for the Crimson Tide from 2023 to 2025. Regarding his NBA draft prospects, Grant Nelson was eligible for the 2025 NBA draft but was not drafted. Despite being a possible second-round pick, he reportedly declined the opportunity to be drafted late in the second round. Instead, Nelson preferred to sign as a free agent and compete for a two-way contract, with reports suggesting interest from the Brooklyn Nets. His professional playing career officially began in 2025.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":637428,"template":"","categories":[1],"class_list":["post-637427","nba-player","type-nba-player","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n