Izaiyah Nelson
| No. 25 – Orlando Magic | |
|---|---|
| Position | Power forward |
| Conference | NBA |
| Personal information | |
| Born | October 1, 2003 Marietta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 218 lb (99 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Marietta (Marietta, Georgia) |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 2026: 2nd round, 51st overall pick |
| Drafted by | Washington Wizards |
| Playing career | 2026–present |
| Career history | |
| 2026–present | Orlando Magic |
| 2026–present | →Osceola Magic |
| Career highlights | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Izaiyah Etron Nelson (born October 1, 2003) is an American basketball player for the Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association (NBA), on a two-way contract with the Osceola Magic of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Arkansas State Red Wolves and South Florida Bulls.
High school career
[edit]Nelson attended Marietta High School. He played football before becoming more serious about basketball as a sophomore in high school.[1] Nelson averaged 8.6 points, 8.2 rebounds, 1.1 steals, and 1.0 blocks per game as a senior.[2] He committed to play college basketball at Arkansas State.[3]
College career
[edit]Nelson played three years at Arkansas State under coach Bryan Hodgson. He averaged 9.8 points and 7.6 rebounds per game as a sophomore.[4] As a junior, he averaged 10.6 points, 8.9 rebounds, 0.7 steals, and 1.3 blocks per game and was named to the Third Team All-Sun Belt. Following the season, he followed coach Hodgson to South Florida.[2] As a senior, Nelson was named the American Conference Player of the Year, defensive player of the year and newcomer of the year. He averaged 15.8 points and 9.8 rebounds per game.[5]
Professional career
[edit]On June 24, 2026, Nelson was selected with the 51st overall pick by the Washington Wizards in the 2026 NBA draft and was subsequently traded to the Orlando Magic.[6] Nelson signed a two-way contract with the Magic on July 1.[7] On July 13, it was announced that Nelson would require surgery to repair a left ankle fracture suffered in a Summer League contest.[8]
References
[edit]- ↑ Ruiz, Savannah (February 9, 2026). "Inside the game of USF men's basketball standout Izaiyah Nelson". South Florida Bulls. Retrieved April 5, 2026.
- 1 2 Hines, Jamaill (January 16, 2026). "A Scout's Take: Izaiyah Nelson Demands Your Attention". No Ceilings. Retrieved April 5, 2026.
- ↑ Johnston, Joey (January 13, 2026). "Always On: Izaiyah Nelson's Relentless Energy Is Fueling USF Men's Basketball". South Florida Bulls. Retrieved April 5, 2026.
- ↑ "Izaiyah Nelson Earns Ro CBI All-Tournament Nod". Arkansas State Red Wolves. March 27, 2024. Retrieved April 5, 2026.
- ↑ Skol, Mark (March 13, 2026). "USF star Izaiyah Nelson more proud of team success than historic conference honors". Fox 13 News. Retrieved April 5, 2026.
- ↑ "Former Arkansas State player Izaiyah Nelson drafted 51st overall by Washington Wizards in 2026 NBA Draft". KARK. June 24, 2026. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
- ↑ "Orlando Magic Sign Rookie Izaiyah Nelson to a Two-Way Contract". NBA.com. July 1, 2026.
- ↑ "Magic's Izaiyah Nelson: To undergo surgery". cbssports.com. Retrieved August 15, 2026.