North Dakota State junior Grant Nelson entered the college basketball transfer portal this week and is quickly emerging as one of the top recruits on the market.
Nelson, who was named to the All-Summit League first team, averaged 17.9 points, 9.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.7 blocks on 52.1% shooting from the field in 30 games. He led the conference in rebounding and field-goal percentage and was third in blocked shots (50).
The 6-foot-11 forward emerged as a tremendous scorer with the Bison. He can work from all over the court and has the ability to handle the ball in transition and get to the basket. He threw down a number of highlight-reel dunks given his burst and power in the paint.
North Dakota State forward Grant Nelson is entering the transfer portal, per @McFeely_Inforum.
An excellent athlete and intriguing draft prospect, Nelson averaged 17.9PPG, 9.3RPG, 2.1APG and 1.7BPG this season.
Major portal addition. pic.twitter.com/Gd6bJL3NI6
— 24/7 High School Hoops (@247HSHoops) May 2, 2023
Since entering the portal, Nelson has been heavily recruited.
Nelson has reportedly heard from several programs, including Arkansas, Gonzaga, Houston, Kentucky, Miami and UCF. He also recently declared for the 2023 NBA draft and was invited to participate in the combine May 15-21 in Chicago, Illinois.
He is considered by some to be a potential second-round pick this year. He will have the opportunity to improve his stock this month, and will likely weigh his decision to stay in the draft or return to college after participating in the combine.
After bursting onto the scene with the Bison, Nelson is looking to either build on that success in college or ride his successful campaign to the next level. Either way, he has plenty of options.
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