2004-05 Season: Played in 2 games for the Cobbers.

Personal: All-Conference, 2 time rebound leader, and MVP in basketball...letter winner in football and basketball...son of Tom and Salley...hobbies include any water sport, snowmobiling, 4-wheeler, and video games.

The person I admire most: "My parents."

Why did you choose to come to Concordia? "I spent three years watching my brother Soren play for Concordia. I then decided that I wanted to play with him for a year and become a Cobber myself.

What do you like best about Concordia? "I'm able to get a great education while continuing my basketball career."

The NELSON File:

Place I would most like to visit: Italy

Favorite foods: BBQ ribs and wild rice hotdish

Favorite movies: Dumb and Dumber, Old School

Favorite TV shows: Family Guy

Favorite musical groups: Rascal Flatts, Nickelback

Favorite book: Of Mice and Men
The three people I would most like to meet: Michael Jordan, Carrie Underwood, Will Ferrel

Nobody knows how much I like to: Jet Ski

The biggest influence on my basketball career: My dad

If I were to play another sport, it would be: Football

My dream job is: Chiropractor