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Thriving in starting role Nelson logged seven points (3-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, six assists and one block across 27 minutes during Saturday's 83-81 loss to Oregon.

Impact Nelson was moved into the starting lineup after two games, and it's paid dividends for the Tide. The Forward is shooting a career-best 55.4 percent from the field, while his points-per-game (13.5) and rebounds-per-game (7.8) are also on track to be career highs. Nelson figures to remain a critical piece in Tuscaloosa as conference play creeps closer.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

No. 8 Alabama puts up 100 in win over No. 25 Illinois Grant Nelson scored 19 of his 23 points in the first half and finished with eight rebounds and four blocked shots to help No.8 Alabama cruis...

NOVEMBER 21 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Nelson scores 23 to lead No. 8 Alabama past No. 25 Illinois, 100-87

Grant Nelson scored 23 points and Aden Holloway had 18 to lead No. 8 Alabama to a 100-87 win over No. 25 Illinois in a matchup of Elite Eight teams from last season

NOVEMBER 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 2 Alabama visits No. 13 Purdue following Nelson's 22-point performance

No. 2 Alabama visits the No. 13 Purdue Boilermakers after Grant Nelson scored 22 points in Alabama's 72-64 win against the McNeese Cowboys

NOVEMBER 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Top 25 roundup: No. 2 Alabama starts slowly but tops McNeese St. Grant Nelson scored 22 points on 6-of-9 shooting and Mark Sears and Latrell Wrightsell Jr.each added 15 points, leading No.2 Alabama over Mc...

NOVEMBER 12 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Grant Nelson scores 22 to lead No. 2 Alabama over McNeese State 72-64

Grant Nelson scored 22 points and had seven rebounds to lead No. 2 Alabama over McNeese State 72-64 on Monday night

NOVEMBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting vs. McNeese State Nelson is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against McNeese State, according to Charlie Potter of 247Sports.com.

Impact Nelson will make his first start of the season, sending Derrion Reid to a bench role. He'll be in the first unit alongside Mark Sears, Labaron Philon, Jarin Stevenson and Cliff Omoruyi.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Available, on minutes restriction Nelson (undisclosed) is available for Monday's game versus UNC-Asheville, Jack Knowlton of Rivals reports.

Impact Although Nelson will be available for Monday's season opener, he will be on a minutes restriction as he continues to work through an undisclosed injury. The senior started 37 games last season, averaging 11.9 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.7 blocks in 25.5 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Monday Nelson (undisclosed) is warming up ahead of Monday's game versus UNC-Asheville, Charlie Potter of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Nelson was considered probable heading into Monday's game so the fact that he's warming up is not surprising. If he does suit up, which is looking likely, he will most likely have a minutes restriction for the season opener.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Probable but likely limited Nelson (undisclosed) is expected to play but would come off the bench on a minutes restriction for Alabama's game Monday against UNC-Asheville, per Jeff Goodman of TheFieldof68.com...

Impact Except for Chris Youngblood (ankle), every Alabama player going into Alabama's season opener less than 100 percent will not start or have their minutes maximized. This includes Nelson, who did not participate in the Crimson Tide's 2024 preseason. It included two exhibition games, during which his absence resulted in a start for Jarin Stevenson and Derrion Reid.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Nate Oats gives health updates on Grant Nelson, Latrell Wrightsell, more before Alabama's season-opener The Alabama men's basketball season opens its 2024-25 season next Monday against UNC-Asheville. Head coach Nate Oats offered a health update...

OCTOBER 31 • 247SPORTS.COM

DNP in exhibition Nelson (undisclosed) did not play in Alabama's exhibition game against Wake Forest on Friday and is eyeing the Crimson Tide's season opener against UNC Asheville for his return, pe...

Impact Nelson was one of three notable Alabama players absent during Friday's exhibition, joining Latrell Wrightsell and Aiden Sherrell with injuries. Nelson, a pre-season second team All-SEC honoree, has been picked by many as a potential breakout candidate heading into his second season in Tuscaloosa after averaging 11.9 points and 5.9 rebounds per game for the Crimson Tide in 2023-24. November 4 is the hesitant return date for the timebeing in the team's season opener against UNC Asheville.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Grant Nelson, Hunter Sallis, Walter Clayton Jr. headline top candidates for patented Year 2 transfer jump Keeping a transfer for a second year has been an absolute cheat code. Who are the biggest Year 2 transfer candidates to erupt in 2024-25?

JUNE 20 • 247SPORTS.COM

North Dakota announces 3-game series with Alabama; Grant Nelson to get homecoming The Crimson Tide has added another nonconference game for the 2024 season.

MAY 30 • AL.COM

Alabama basketball to play at North Dakota in non-conference homecoming for Grant Nelson Alabama men's basketball will play a non-conference road game in December at North Dakota.

MAY 30 • 247SPORTS.COM

F Grant Nelson bypasses draft to return to Alabama Alabama forward Grant Nelson will not enter the 2024 NBA Draft, instead using his final year of NCAA eligibility in Tuscaloosa.”Lets run it...

APRIL 29 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Grant Nelson to use final year of eligibility, return to Alabama basketball The Devils Lake, North Dakota native was a force, at times, for Alabama basketball after his highly-anticipated transfer last offseason.

APRIL 29 • AL.COM

Grant Nelson's small-town North Dakota values found a fit with Alabama, Nate Oats Grant Nelson knew Alabama would be his pick out of the transfer portal as soon as he visited Tuscaloosa last summer.

MARCH 30 • 247SPORTS.COM

Grant Nelson has confidence back as Alabama takes on Clemson in West Region final

Grant Nelson made himself a part of Alabama basketball history with his dominant performance against North Carolina

MARCH 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How Grant Nelson shook off struggles, led Alabama to Elite Eight Grant Nelson shook off his struggles in the Sweet Sixteen to lead Alabama basketball to historic heights.

MARCH 29 • AL.COM

Grant Nelson lifts Alabama over No. 1 North Carolina LOS ANGELES -- Grant Nelson scored three points in each of Alabama’s first two NCAA Tournament wins.In the fourth-seeded Crimson Tide’s 89-8...

MARCH 29 • KANSASCITY.COM

Grant Nelson's 24 points, 5 blocks propel Alabama past UNC in Sweet 16

MARCH 29 • YOUTUBE

Nelson powers Alabama over Florida in OT Grant Nelson had 22 points, eight rebounds and six blocked shots and No. 13 Alabama started fast in overtime to beat newly ranked No. 24 Flo...

FEBRUARY 22 • STLTODAY.COM

No. 13 Alabama rallies to OT victory over No. 24 Florida Grant Nelson had 22 points and eight rebounds and Aaron Estrada recorded 20 points, eight rebounds and eight assists to help No.13 Alabama e...

FEBRUARY 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

No. 13 Alabama rallies to OT victory over No. 24 Florida Grant Nelson had 22 points and eight rebounds and Aaron Estrada recorded 20 points, eight rebounds and eight assists to help No.13 Alabama e...

FEBRUARY 22 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM