Orlando Magic select Izaiyah Nelson at No. 51 in NBA Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 3:21 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
The Orlando Magic drafted Izaiyah Nelson with the No. 51 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft held on June 25. Originally set to draft at No. 46, Orlando traded with Washington to acquire the No. 51 and No. 60 picks, then dealt the No. 60 pick to Milwaukee for cash. Nelson, a power forward from the University of South Florida, was named the 2025-26 American Athletic Conference Player of the Year after a strong season. He contributed 22 points, nine rebounds, three blocks, and two steals in the Bulls' NCAA Tournament loss to Louisville.
- •Izaiyah Nelson was selected 51st overall by the Orlando Magic.
- •The Magic traded down from No. 46 to No. 51 with Washington.
- •Nelson transferred to USF after three seasons at Arkansas State.
- •He was the 2025-26 American Athletic Conference Player of the Year.
- •Nelson scored 22 points in USF's NCAA Tournament loss.
- 3:21 AMYahoo Sports — Magic draft Izaiyah Nelson at No. 51 in second round
"Orlando traded back in the second round and selected the power forward from USF.
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