After spending his first three seasons at Arkansas State, Nelson had his most productive campaign at South Florida as a senior. In 34 games, the 6-foot-8 forward/center racked up the individual awards, earning American Conference Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year and Newcomer of the Year honors. While Nelson is undersized for a post player, he makes up for it with an elite motor and willingness to compete as a rebounder and defender. Nelson gives the Magic another option to call upon in the frontcourt, which could prove valuable if free agent Moritz Wagner does not return.