4 Devon Wright-Nelson
4 - Devon Wright-Nelson
Height: 6-5
Weight: 220
Year: Jr.-2L
Hometown: Washington, D.C.
High School: Good Counsel
Position: F

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2012-13: The 2012 Peach Belt Conference Freshman of the Year did not disappoint in his sophomore efforts…Despite a left-ankle injury, Wright-Nelson led the team in rebounds (182, 7.0 ppg) and is 2nd in steals (26, 1.0 pg) … His 310 points (11.9 ppg ) rank 3rd on the team and his 116 field goals made (4.5 pg) are good for 2nd … He posted three double-doubles and led the Jags in scoring four times – highlighted by 27 At Armstrong and 21 against Montevallo in the 75-73 win.

AS A REDSHIRT FRESHMAN IN 2011-12: Made an immediate and significant impact in his first year in the program ... Named the 2012 Peach Belt Conference Freshman of the Year ... Also earned PBC all-conference second-team honors ... Ranked 15th in the PBC in scoring with a team-high 14.2 ppg., ... Also ranked sixth in the PBC in rebounding at 7.8 rpg. ... Also ranked fourth in free throw percentage (.840) and 11th in field goal percentage (.500) ... Notched four double-doubles, including a monstrous 28-point, 17-rebound performance against Flagler to earn PBC Player of the Week honors on Monday, Feb. 6 ... Put in 22 points and 14 rebounds in a PBC Tournament quarterfinal victory over Georgia College ... Dropped in a career-high 32 points and nine rebounds in the regular-season finale against Armstrong Atlantic State ... Scored in double-figures in 15 of final 17 games.

 

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2010-11: Scored five points in 11 minutes against the University of Georgia before breaking his foot and taking a medical redshirt.

 

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Our Lady of Good Counsel High in Washington, D.C...Graduated in 2010...Played club ball with Team Takeover and coaches Doug Martin and Morello Vest.

 

PERSONAL: Son of Francis Nelson and Tanya Wright-Nelson...Has two siblings, Donte and Dion...Born January 7, 1992 in Washington, D.C...Undecided on his major at this point...Enjoys pizza and tacos...Loves an alley-oop slam...Favorite TV show is Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.