re: Tide Hoops | Offseason

Joseph Hastings of on3 did a good job reporting on Nelson today, Interviewed Nelson’s dad and his high school coach, interviewed Jamie Shaw on Nelson’s potential impact. I’d recommend subscribing it’s a dollar a month.

Here are a couple of quotes

From Nelsons HS coach

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“He’s just so unique in his skill set for how big he is,” Gathman said. “You see him at 6-11 and the way he moves, it’s just nuts. People aren’t supposed to move like that when they’re that big… I think his No. 1 skill is just being able to drive and get to the rim. No five can guard him off the drive… for me, he’s like a slasher. A good wing slasher, but he’s 6-11.

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“He will do whatever it takes to win,” Gathman told us. “He’ll be the guy diving on the floor… he’ll do whatever it takes. He’s going to dive on the floor, he’s going to box out, and he’s going to hustle back on defense.”

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From his dad

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“The staff is phenomenal,” Mr. Nelson said. “Everyone seemed comfortable around there with what they do… [Coach Oats], I just love his principals. His principals are rock solid. I love that he thinks of God. That’s worth a huge amount.”

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