Nelita Nelson Nelita Nelson 5'11" | MB/RS Duluth East | 2028 MN continues to surface on film and in live evaluations because of her physical presence and timing at the net. She closes blocks with discipline, pressing over the tape with active hands and sealing inside seams. Her lateral footwork is efficient, allowing her to move pin-to-pin without drifting. Nelson reads the setter’s shoulders well and reacts under control rather than guessing.

Offensively, she runs a fast first tempo and stays available in transition. Her approach is compact and repeatable, and she maintains a high contact point even when the pass isn’t perfect. She scores with both power and placement, working deep corners and exploiting mismatches. ~Theresa @prepdigdakotas

Why track her now: Nelson’s two-phase impact — controlling the block and staying live in transition — projects well into tempo-driven collegiate systems

Nelita Nelson Nelita Nelson 5'11" | MB/RS Duluth East | 2028 MN continues to surface on film and in live evaluations because of her physical presence and timing at the net. She closes blocks with discipline, pressing over the tape with active hands and sealing inside seams. Her lateral footwork is efficient, allowing her to move pin-to-pin without drifting. Nelson reads the setter’s shoulders well and reacts under control rather than guessing.

Offensively, she runs a fast first tempo and stays available in transition. Her approach is compact and repeatable, and she maintains a high contact point even when the pass isn’t perfect. She scores with both power and placement, working deep corners and exploiting mismatches. ~Theresa @prepdigdakotas

Why track her now: Nelson’s two-phase impact — controlling the block and staying live in transition — projects well into tempo-driven collegiate systems