Grant Nelson, a 23-year-old Alabama big man, will sign a training camp invite with the Brooklyn Nets and compete for a two-way contract, according to reports.
Eddy Norris, a sports reporter out of North Dakota where Nelson grew up and played three years at North Dakota State University, was first with the news…
Mike Scotto had the details…
Alabama forward Grant Nelson will join the Brooklyn Nets and compete for a two-way spot in training camp, league sources told @hoopshype. Nelson averaged 11.5 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks for the Crimson Tide last season. pic.twitter.com/vSZossJw7V
— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) June 27, 2025
Playing for Alabama this season, his second in Tuscaloosa, Nelson averaged 11.5 points on 52/26/68 as well as 7.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.2 blocks. Before joining the Crimson Tide this season, the Devils Lake N.D. native played 123 games for NDSU. His best year, 2022-23, he averaged 17.9 points on 52/27/72.
He is known as the “Dakota Durant” for his wide-ranging offense.
The Birmingham News, aka AL.com, wrote this about his time at Alabama.
Nelson’s signature moment of his time at Alabama emerged in the 2024 NCAA Tournament. He reached another gear in the Sweet 16, scoring 24 points and 12 rebounds to go with five blocks to upset No. 1 seed UNC. That pushed Alabama to the first Elite Eight under coach Nate Oats. Then Alabama beat Clemson to reach the program’s first Final Four.