An explosive floor general who is positioned to take charge of a talented roster and set the tone offensively. Surrounded by a balanced mix of young talent and experienced veterans, he has the pieces around him to make a significant impact as a leader. His ability to burst past defenders and consistently attack the basket adds a valuable dimension to the offense, creating easy scoring chances for himself and his teammates. His speed and ability to break down defensive coverage will be especially important in tight matchups, where generating high-percentage looks can make all the difference.

Nelson played “up” on the Atlanta Xpress 16u team this summer and was able to compete and excel against players mostly from the 2028 class. The sophomore is a skilled lead guard who is very good with the ball in his hands. He is a creative finisher, a good passer and a capable open perimeter maker. The #6 ranked prospect in the class, Nelson has good quickness and also changes speeds well when the ball is in his hands.

Nelson is a three-level scorer who consistently puts pressure on the defense. He connects from deep, uses floaters effectively, and finishes coast-to-coast in transition. Nelson gets to his pull-up jumper and plays with an attacking mindset, drawing fouls and living at the free-throw line. His balanced scoring approach has helped diversify Hebron Christian’s offense, giving the Lions another dynamic weapon. In a short amount of time since his move from Middle Georgia to Metro, Nelson has already established himself as one of the more impactful freshmen in the state.

Nelson is a high scoring combo guard for the Lions. He is a solid shot maker and a creative finisher in the paint who can finish with floaters over defenders with size and length. The freshman has a high basketball IQ and is a young prospect to watch in the state’s 2029 class.