Grant Nelson Returns to Fargo: “I owe [ND] everything…this is just something I am doing to try and give back to what they have given me.”

GRANT NELSON HOSTS CAMPS AT SHOOT 360 IN FARGO.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)–This past March, Grant Nelson captivated the nation helping lead the Alabama Crimson Tide to the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament. This week, the Devils Lake native returned to Fargo to host camps at Shoot 360.

Nelson taught campers some of his signature moves and even gave a few of them the feeling of being blocked by a college basketball star.

Nelson says he loves all the support he receives from his home state and its great to give back to the Fargo community.

“It feels great,” said Nelson. “I owe them the world for all the support they have shown me the past four years and even through high school. I mean I owe them everything, this is just something I am doing to try and give back to what they have given me.”

Shoot 360 manager Sara Schwanke says the memories the campers are getting through the two sessions are amazing.

“Every kid that was here on Tuesday, they had the biggest smiles on their faces,” said Schwanke. “You could hear them having conversations like, ‘oh, it is so cool that I got to hang out with a future NBA player,’ so you can just tell it is a once in a lifetime experience for a lot of these kids. Even for us here too. It has been incredible to just work with him and see him shine coaching and just being around the community.”

For Nelson, after spending three seasons at NDSU, he decided to return to Alabama for his final year of eligibility. He shares why he decided to do so.

“Getting results back from NBA scouts that another year of college would be beneficial and I mean, I love Alabama,” said Nelson. It was great for me this year making it to the Final Four. I could not ask for much better, except for a championship, and that is what I am going back for.”

The Nelson family celebrated a lot in March. Grant reached the NCAA Final Four and his younger brother Joel won a State Championship for Devils Lake in Class A; Their first state title in 99 years as a city.

Grant said his moment outshines his younger brothers.

“A state championship does not compare,” said Nelson. “In the second class too! I mean, it is still good, but Final Four, I would say, is better.”