2014-15 Men's Basketball Roster
Nelson-Ododa, Alonzo

Jersey Number 33
Alonzo Nelson-Ododa
- Position:
- Forward
- Height:
- 6-9
- Weight:
- 235
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Atlanta, Ga.
- High School:
- Norcross
Bio
Game-by-Game Statistics
2014-15
2013-14
2012-13
Updated Career Stats/Highs
Career Highlights
- Ranks second all-time with 185 career blocks
- Second in the UR record books for blocks in a single season (78) in 2013-14
- Tallied six blocks in a game twice, which ties for sixth all-time in the UR record books
2014-15 (Junior)
- Only played in 27 games, starting seven, due to an eye injury that held him out for eight games in February and March
- Averaged 6.6 points per game with seven double-digit scoring performances
- Ranked second on the team with 5.1 rebounds per game
- Led team and ranked sixth in the Atlantic 10 with 1.7 blocks per contest
- Posted two double-doubles with 10 rebounds and 10 points at ODU (11/18), and 11 rebounds and 10 points against St. Bonaventure at home (1/11)
- Made season-high five rejections vs. George Mason (1/8)
- Preseason All-Atlantic 10 Defensive Team
2013-14 (Sophomore)
- Played in 33 games, starting 28 in the Spider frontcourt
- Averaged 6.2 points per game and 5.4 rebounds per game
- Ranked 39th in the nation and second in the A-10 with team-leading 78 blocks
- Shot 42.2 percent from the field (73-of-173)
- Recorded first career double-double in win over Old Dominion, totaling 13 points, 10 rebounds and a pair of blocks
- Had 11 points, 7 rebounds and a career-high 6 blocks in win against Dayton, tying for sixth all time for most blocks in a game
- Had 13 points and 7 rebounds in win over Duquesne in the Atlantic 10 Tournament
- Had 7 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks against VCU in the Atlantic 10 Tournament
- Totaled 13 points, 7 rebounds and 3 blocks in season-opening win over Delaware
2012-13 (Redshirt Freshman)
- Played in and started all 34 games, averaging 19.2 minutes per game
- Averaged 3.9 points per game and 4.0 rebounds per game
- Tallied 62 blocks which ranked 74th in the country and third in the A-10
- Had 13 points on 4-6 FG to go with 8 rebounds and 4 blocks in victory over Xavier
- Rejected six shots against Saint Louis (2/9) which tied for sixth all-time in a single game
- Scored 11 points, nine rebounds and two blocks at No. 8 Kansas
- Totaled eight points on 3-4 shooting while grabbing four rebounds and blocking a pair of shots in win over Wake Forest
- Three points, grabbed four rebounds and had two blocks in collegiate debut against Liberty
2011-12 (Freshman)
- Redshirted the season
High School
- Chose Richmond over NC State
- Averaged 18.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, and blocked 71 shots as a senior
- Shot 64 perecent from the field as a senior
- Named Honorable Mention All-County by Gwinnett Tip-Off Club
- Played in the Gwinnett County All-Star game
- Posted 4 double-doubles in the state tournament
- Averaged 14 points, 8 rebounds and 3 blocks per game as a junior, earning Region 8AAAA All-Conference honors at Winder-Barrow High before transferring to Norcross High for his senior year.
Personal
- Son of Sebastian Ododa and Heather Nelson-Ododa
- Has a younger sister, Olivia, and younger brother, Isaiah
- Father played basketball at Huntington University from 1989-92
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