Nariah Nelson
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Kyle Sandy | Prep Girls Hoops Scout
The lefty helped Hebron pull away from St. Francis in the second half as she posted 13 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal with 10 points coming after halftime. Nelson scored on a pair putbacks. Her versatility was on display as she went into the post to create mismatches against smaller St. Francis guards. Nelson has serious value with her explosive three-level scoring and physical offense.
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Nelson is a highly skilled three-level scorer who knows how to control tempo and manufacture points. The powerful lefty has a mature offensive package. If the jumper isn’t falling early, she’ll calmly pivot to the block, seal smaller defenders and score with strength. That ability to play inside-out makes her difficult to scheme against.
She draws fouls at a high rate, understanding angles and initiating contact while staying balanced through finishes. Nelson also has legitimate deep range, capable of knocking down threes well beyond the arc — both off the catch and off the bounce. She’s not just a scorer either. She rebounds well for her position and contributes defensively, filling up the box score with steals and activity plays. Her physicality, skill and versatility make her one of the more complete offensive guards still on the board.
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Three-level scorer. Powerful lefty posts up when her shot isn’t falling. Draws tons of fouls. Deep three-point range off the dribble. Highly skilled offensive threat. Rebounds well and fills up the box score on defense.
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6'1" | SF
Hebron Christian | 2026
State
#58
Nation
GA
at Hebron Christian. Lefty averaged 22 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals and 2 blocks per game. Scores on post ups, deep threes and left-handed drives where she draws contacts.
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A proven three-level scorer with major D-I interest, Nariah averaged 22 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals, and 2 blocks per game. A lefty with power and confidence, she relentlessly attacks left, finishing through contact and knocking down deep threes off the bounce. Nelson is also effective on the block, using her strength to seal defenders. Continued development of her right hand will make her an even more versatile and unpredictable offensive threat.
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D-I programs already know about Nariah Nelson Nariah Nelson 5'10" | CG Hebron Christian | 2026 State GA , a potent three-level scorer that averaged 22 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals and 2 blocks per game. The lefty loves to attack nearly exclusively left, powering her way to the rim with And-1s and launching deep threes off the dribble. Nelson has a good post up game, using her physicality to get deep position. Developing her right hand will help diversify her attack and make her even more unpredictable with the ball.
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Nelson piled in 27 points, hitting tough And-1s through traffic. When Nariah was unable to get to her left hand as consistently as she wanted, the Warhawks stuck her on the block where she used her strength to seal for deep post position. Nariah is a skilled finisher who has the touch to roll the ball over the rim from tough angles. She has versatility as a big guard, able to attack from different areas of the court. Nelson has deep three-point range off the dribble and good court vision when facing traps.
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Xavier has already offered the big guard. Nelson has good footwork and blends strength with pace of play. The freshman is good in transition, able to get all the way to the rim or pull-up for short jumpers. Nariah has a good looking outside shot and is able to consistently get to her left hand on drives. She did a little bit of everything, collecting 17 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals and 1 block.
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