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| Jameer Nelson and his brother Maurice Nelson (dsbpix) |
The tournament that bears the name of Nelson and his father, the eighth installment of the Jameer Nelson/Pete Nelson Classic, “a four-day, three-site platform includes flashy teams with high-profile players in showcase games attended by scouts.”
The round-robin tournament opened Tuesday and concludes Friday. Here are some of the marquee matchups:
Penn Wood takes on St. Joseph’s (Metuchen, N.J.) at 4:45 this afternoon, and Chester entertains Imhotep Charter at 8:15 tonight, both at Widener.
The round-robin tournament opened Tuesday and concludes Friday. Here are some of the marquee matchups:
Penn Wood takes on St. Joseph’s (Metuchen, N.J.) at 4:45 this afternoon, and Chester entertains Imhotep Charter at 8:15 tonight, both at Widener.
Friday, also at Widener, Upper Darby contends with Norristown at noon, Interboro and William Tennent go at it at 1:30 and Chester plays Hodgson (Del.) at 8:30.
Though he’s grown accustomed to big-game atmospheres, Nelson said he recalls feeling anxiety as a Chester sophomore making his varsity debut. Because the Nelson Classic could represent the first big-game situation for some, Nelson offered a bit of advice.
“Go at it like a normal game,” said Nelson, the 2000 Daily Times Player of the Year. “You’re playing in front of your family and friends, so just have fun.
“Go at it like a normal game,” said Nelson, the 2000 Daily Times Player of the Year. “You’re playing in front of your family and friends, so just have fun.
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BASKETBALL: Nelson’s giving includes elite field at his Classic
By CHRISTOPHER A. VITO
cvito@delcotimes.com
cvito@delcotimes.com
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