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Nelson averaged 21.5 points and 9.3 rebounds as a junior, leading his team to a 30-4 record and a berth in the 5A state championship game. He also reached the state title game as a sophomore, when he helped St. Thomas
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on the UConn Campus. Nelson showcased good speed and catching ability, and surprised most scouts when he showcased a 34-inch vertical jump. On Draft Day 2006 Ed Nelson signed with the
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to the Class 5A state title, with a 29-3 record. He was named state Player of the Year for Class 6A-5A-4A by the
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in the 2008–09 season, averaging 20.1 points per game and 8.4 rebounds per game. He played one season for
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Nelson was rated one of the top 25 high school basketball players in
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418:"Ed Nelson Bio – Georgia Tech Official Athletic Site – RamblinWreck.com"
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