Nelly Junior Joseph
Created on 4/15/25. Written by Alan Lu.
Height: 6-10
Weight: 245
College: New Mexico
Classification: Fifth-Year Senior
Birthdate: 11/20/2001
2025 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 65
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Excels at scoring on the move
Decent low post scorer
Good rebounder
Decent defender
Solid shot blocker
Above average athlete
Very good motor
Cons:
Must extend his shooting range
Needs to improve his face-up game
Must expand upon his low post moves
Can have lapses defensively
Old for a draft prospect, may have limited upside
Summary:
Nelly Junior Joseph is a strong, mobile big man that played college basketball for New Mexico. He played well in the 2025 Reese’s College All-Star Game, and he is a solid interior player that will provide energy, as well as rebounding and shot blocking skills. Currently, he is a second round prospect for the 2025 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
YouTube’s Highlights of the 7/15/23 BAL Select-Kentucky Game via Swish
YouTube’s Highlights of the 12/28/24 Colorado State-New Mexico via MountainWestConf
Games Scouted:
4/15/25 2025 Reese’s College All-Star Game
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