Nolan Nelson includes Florida basketball in final five schools
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 11:16 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Three-star power forward Nolan Nelson has listed the Florida Gators among his top five schools. The Jacksonville, Florida, native also includes Furman, Harvard, Santa Clara, and South Florida in his final selection. Nelson has been in contact with Florida's coaching staff since visiting in June and is assessing the school’s development plan. He plans to visit Furman and South Florida later in August and is set to decide on his commitment by the end of the year. Nelson is ranked within the top 30 power forwards nationally and averaged over 13 points per game in his junior year.
- •Nolan Nelson is ranked No. 26 among power forwards in the class of 2027.
- •Florida is the only Power Four program in Nelson's top five.
- •He plans visits to South Florida on August 21 and Furman on August 28.
- •Nelson averaged 13.5 points and 10.9 rebounds last season.
- 11:16 PMYahoo Sports — In-state forward Nolan Nelson includes Florida basketball in top 5
"Todd Golden is eyeing his next developmental frontcourt piece for Florida basketball. This in-state power forward has the Gators in his top five.
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