Yesterday, North Dakota State’s power forward Grant Nelson withdrew his name from the NBA draft. However, he did enter the transfer portal at the beginning of May and will continue to look at his transfer options ahead of the 2023-2024 season.
Nelson is the top-ranked player in the portal and has no shortage of suitors. He was a first-team All-Summit selection this past season while averaging 17.9 points, 9.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.7 blocks per game.
With the loss of Charles Bediako, Nelson would be the perfect player to fill in that missing role for the Crimson Tide. He already spent three years with the Bison, so he is entering the fourth year of eligibility and at 6’11, Nelson could play either the four or five as Alabama does lack front-court depth.
Fortunately, for Alabama fans, Nelson already plans to meet with Nate Oats and visit Alabama. The actual visit date has yet to be determined. Once a recruit gets onto campus and sees the freedom they will have in a Nate Oats system, it is hard to turn down the Tide.
Hank South of 247Sports first reported the news Nelson planning a visit to Tuscaloosa.
From last night: No. 1 transfer PF Grant Nelson plans to visit #Alabama https://t.co/X8ntfUD4Gl #RollTide pic.twitter.com/vqE1iWLrim
— Hank South (@HankSouth247) May 31, 2023
Grant Nelson will withdraw from the 2023 NBA Draft and return to school next season, per his agent David Mondress.
Transfer from North Dakota State who averaged 17.9 PPG and 9.3 RPG last season.
A key piece to monitor in PORTAL KOMBAT.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) May 30, 2023
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