University of Pittsburgh Athletics
2025-26 Men's Basketball Roster
Jersey Number 44
Jajuan Nelson
- Position:
- Forward
- Height:
- 6-7
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Philadelphia, PA
- High School:
- String Theory Charter
2024-25
- Did not play during the 2024-25 season
2023-24
- Did not play during the 2023-24 season
HIGH SCHOOL
- Finished his high school career at String Theory Charter after playing three seasons at Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School
- Was a first team all-public school selection as a senior ... helped lead String Theory to a team title at the Collingswood winter tournament
- Averaged 15.2 points and 8.8 rebounds in 20 games as a senior
- Named division MVP and first team all-public school after averaging 13.2 points and 9.7 rebounds per game in 2022
PERSONAL
- Born March 17, 2005
- Son of Jovace and Porche Nelson, and Shantel Thompson
- Has three siblings; Javon Nelson, Jovace Nelson, Jr., and Elijah Wilkes
- Brother, Javon, plays basketball at Penn State - Brandywine
- Joined the team as a walk-on in September of 2023
Postgame vs. Pitt-Johnstown | Jeff Capel, Nojus Indrusaitis, Omari Witherspoon
Monday, October 27
Unscripted | Episode 1.2 | Preseason
Friday, October 24
Pitt Men's Basketball | Pitt 81, Providence 74 (Exhibition) | Highlights
Monday, October 20
Pitt Men's Basketball | Postgame vs. Providence | 10.19.25
Sunday, October 19
