Don Nelson
School:
Height:
6-6
Position:
Forward/Center
Hometown:
Rock Island, IL
- All-American Recognition: 1961 (Converse 2nd Team) and 1962 (Converse 2nd Team, Associated Press 3rd Team, National Association of Basketball Coaches 3rd Team, United Press International 3rd Team)
- Ranked among the nation's scoring leaders in 1961 (16th) and 1962 (22nd)
- Ranked among the nation's leaders in field-goal percentage in 1961 (18th) and 1962 (11th)
- Led Iowa in scoring and rebounding all three seasons
- Did not play in NCAA Tournament or NIT
- Selected by the Chicago Zephyrs in third round of 1962 NBA draft (19th pick overall).