Arizona’s Evan Nelson, Salpointe Catholic alum, set to play in NCAA tournament

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Mar 19, 2026
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Evan Nelson, a graduate guard for the Arizona Wildcats and former Salpointe Catholic High School star, is set to participate in the NCAA Tournament.

Arizona will begin the tournament as a No. 1 seed and take on the 16th-seeded LIU Sharks in their opening matchup.

The opening game is scheduled for Friday, March 20, at 10:35 a.m. at Viejas Arena.

Evan Nelson
Evan Nelson — Guard — Graduate — 6′2″ — 175 — Hometown: Tucson

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Salpointe Catholic High SchoolThe University of Arizona

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