Just to set the record straigth about Nelson and him winning Mr. Basketball. While it may be true that Steimsma would have won the award if he would have not gotten an injury, Nelson was leading scorer on a 25-1 team that was a quarter short of winning the class A (Large School)championship. Nelson was not only the leading scorer for his team for the last two years but most observers would credit him with being the glue and the energy that held the team together. He was either 1, 2 or 3 in every category on the team and did what ever was needed for his team to win. Nelson was the kind of player that may not have been the best in the state in any one particular basketball skill but certainly was one of the best all around players in the state and was not a surprise pick for those that have watched his career. Coaches loved what he brings to the table and the Mr. Basketball award is a Coaches award.
By the way, you guys at ND got a dandy in Dan Harkins. I have watched him play since his youth basketball days and have always been very impressed with him. Very tough minded skilled basketball player. He did get screwed with his ranking his senior year. His team not getting to state hurt his individual rankings when it shouldn't have.
