Izaiyah Nelson
USF | Jr. | 6'9 - 219
Oct 1, 2003
7.54
Rotational Player
Energizer
Roamer
Upside
★★★★★★☆☆☆☆
Frame
★★★★★★★★★☆
Feel
★★★★★★★☆☆☆
Versatility
★★★★★★★★☆☆
Self Creation
★★★★★★☆☆☆☆
ITA
★★★★★★★★★☆
Shooting
★☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
Touch
★★★★★★☆☆☆☆
Facilitation
★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆
Ball Handling
★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆
Interior Defense
★★★★★★★★★☆
Perimeter Defense
★★★★★★★☆☆☆
Rebounding
★★★★★★★★★★
Motor
★★★★★★★★☆☆
Athleticism
★★★★★★★★☆☆
PROS
- Elite motor that rarely takes a possession off
- Outstanding weak-side rim protector with excellent timing as a shot blocker
- Switches onto wings and guards better than most traditional bigs
- Excellent vertical spacer in pick-and-roll offense
- Projects as an impactful energy big capable of changing games through defense and hustle rather than offensive volume
CONS
- Limited self-creation ability as offensive game is heavily dependent on guards creating advantages
- Outside shooting remains a long-term projection after minimal collegiate volume
- Needs additional strength to consistently battle elite interior players
- Can occasionally chase blocks and leave rebounding position
- Doesn't possess refined post scoring moves
2025-26 Stats
Points : 15.6
Rebounds : 9.5
Assists : 1.2
Steals : 1.6
Blocks : 1.5
Turnovers : 1.3
Minutes : 27.4
2PA : 8.6
3PA : 1.4
FTA : 6.0
2P% : 62.5%
3P% : 13.0% ( 14.0% )
FT% : 72.6%
USG % : 23.3%
TS% : 61.9%
RIM% : 68.7% ( 70.8% )
Paint% : 34.1% ( 13.4% )
Mid 2% : 33.3% ( 1.8% )
ATB 3% : 11.8% ( 5.2% )
Corner 3% : 13.8% ( 8.8% )
Height w/o shoes
6'8.25''
Wingspan
+6.25"
Max Vert
38.5''
[] = Rate ◆ = Plus ◆ = Neutral ◆ = Minus
Variants
★★★★★
Tristan Thompson + Clint Capela
★★★☆☆
Paul Reed
★☆☆☆☆
Cedric Simmons