The Barton senior guard averaged 20.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists in leading the Bulldogs to a 1-1 week to start the year. In Barton's 87-86 win over Augusta, Nelson poured 26 points to help the Bulldogs erase a 20-point deficit. He added five rebounds and six assists in the contest. The day prior, he scored 15 points to go along with five rebounds and two assists.