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Izaiyah Nelson
PF · South Florida · 6'10" · age 22 · Developmental
2026 DRAFT PROSPECTA toolsy mobile lob-and-block big
Orlando Magic
Drafted No. 51 · proj. 45–37
A long, bouncy big with the tools to protect the rim and finish above it. A developmental upside swing who needs polish and reps.
Proj. pick #48Range 46–58Comp Nic Claxton (lite)
Strengths
- Length and vertical athleticism
- Rim-running and lob finishing
- Shot-blocking instincts
Top concern
Raw skill level and lower level of competition
Draft grade — a pre-NBA scouting projection from the curated Big Board, graded against the draft class. It is not an NBA rating; an NBA rating appears once he plays a qualifying NBA season.