From 5’7″ Underdog to Breakout D1 star.
Joe Abunassar • February 26, 2020
“I still weighed 165 pounds,” Nelson said. “I had a few schools interested, but nothing really.” “It was basketball and lifting for a whole year. When I left [Impact], I was 180, maybe 185 [pounds],” Nelson said. “You need muscle, especially at the Division I level. I credit Impact for preparing me physically.” Photo: MADDY…
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