‘Vallejo is home’: Former Duke standout DeMarcus Nelson honored with jersey retirement
Nelson’s talents were just as appreciated by those outside the Vallejo community as well. Former Oakland Tech hooper and ...
A Yolo County small-school basketball star eyes 3,000 career points. But will he transfer?
Nelson scored 3,462 career points, averaging 32.5 points as a senior in earning Bee Player of the Year honors before playing four seasons at Duke and professionally across the globe from 2008-2020, ...
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DeMarcus Nelson’s ‘plan’ comes to fruition
From 2001 to 2003, it seemed everyone wanted to see Nelson play at Vallejo’s Bottari Gym, and the fans were not disappointed ...
Baylor top recruit Tounde Yessoufou chasing California record in final Bay Area showing at Crush in the Valley
Saturday's 10th annual showcase features national No. 3 Prolific Prep, California No. 6 Salesian, but St. Joseph of Santa ...
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DeMarcus Nelson’s ‘plan’ comes to fruition
If a Vallejo High School boys basketball game was on the line from 2001 to 2003, chances are DeMarcus Nelson’s number would be called. After all, he was arguably the best player in the state of ...
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Vallejo High boys basketball no match for St. Mary’s
Prior to Tuesday Night’s game against visiting St. Mary’s, the Vallejo High School boys basketball program honored former star player DeMarcus Nelson, retiring his number 21. By the time the ...