Evan Nelle
{{Short description|Filipino basketball player (born 1998)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=December 2023}}
{{Philippine name|Nikolai|Nelle}}
{{Infobox basketball biography
| name = Evan Nelle
| nationality = Filipino
| position = Point guard
| league = PBA
| team = NorthPort Batang Pier
| number = 20
| height_ft = 5
| height_in = 11
| weight_lb =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1998|6|8}}
| birth_place = Muntinlupa, Philippines
| high_school = San Beda–Rizal (Taytay, Rizal)
| college = San Beda (2018–2019)
De La Salle (2022–2023)
| draft_year_pba = 2024
| draft_round_pba = 2
| draft_pick_pba = 14
| draft_team_pba = NorthPort Batang Pier
| career_start = 2024
| years1 = 2024–present
| team1 = NorthPort Batang Pier
| highlights = * UAAP champion (2023)
- NCAA Philippines champion (2018)
- 2× PBA D-League champion (2022 Aspirants' Cup, 2023 Aspirants' Cup)
- Filoil Flying V Preseason Cup champion (2019)
- 2× Filoil Flying V Preseason Cup Mythical Five (2019, 2023)
}}
Evan Heinrich Nikolai Nelle (born June 8, 1998) is a Filipino basketball player for the NorthPort Batang Pier of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He played for the De La Salle Green Archers and San Beda Red Lions. He has won championships in the NCAA and in the UAAP.
Early life
When he was in grade school, Nelle studied at De La Salle-Zobel.{{Cite web |last=Li |first=Matthew |date=January 19, 2020 |title=Evan Nelle goes AWOL in San Beda, looking at La Salle transfer |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/evan-nelle-goes-awol-san-beda-looking-la-salle-transfer/176302 |access-date=December 11, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}} He started playing basketball in Grade 3.{{Citation |title=Basketball: Kilalanin si Evan Nelle ng DLSU Green Archers sa profiles | date=September 16, 2022 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23eLHYDbMuM |access-date=2023-12-11 |language=en}} His father taught him how to play basketball and he was inspired to play after seeing Derek Fisher's "0.4 shot".{{Citation |title=Playground Stories: EVAN NELLE (Episode 6) | date=August 4, 2020 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlYplbDe82k |access-date=2023-12-11 |language=en}}
High school career
In high school, Nelle transferred to San Beda–Rizal. In his first year on the team, he led the San Beda Red Cubs to a 20–1 record in NCAA Season 91 including the playoffs, and won Finals MVP as the Red Cubs won their seventh straight championship.{{Cite web |last=Riego |first=Norman Lee Benjamin |date=October 29, 2015 |title=ABS-CBN SPORTS » NCAA » News |url=http://sports.abs-cbn.com/ncaa/news/2015/10/29/red-cubs-set-record-seventh-consecutive-championship-5921 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151102040043/http://sports.abs-cbn.com/ncaa/news/2015/10/29/red-cubs-set-record-seventh-consecutive-championship-5921 |archive-date=November 2, 2015 |access-date=December 11, 2023 |website=ABS-CBN Sports}} He also led San Beda to the NBTC Division 1 Finals, where they lost to the NU Bullpups.{{Cite web |last=Terrado |first=Reuben |date=March 16, 2016 |title=San Beda Red Cubs, NU Bullpups arrange NCAA-UAAP duel for NBTC title |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/san-beda-red-cubs-nu-bullpups-sm-nbtc-national-championship |access-date=December 11, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Terrado |first=Reuben |date=March 17, 2016 |title=John Lloyd Clemente leads way as NU Bullpups down San Beda Red Cubs in NBTC Division 1 final |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/nbtc-division-1-finals-jphn-lloyd-clemente-nu-bullpups-san-beda-red-cubs |access-date=December 11, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}} He then played in the NBTC All-Star Game (in which he won the All-Star Game MVP), and in the SLAM Rising Stars Classic.{{Cite web |last=Terrado |first=Reuben |date=March 17, 2016 |title=Evan Nelle leaves Melecio in the shade, lifts North to victory in NBTC All-Star Game |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/nbtc-all-star-game-north-south-evan-nelle |access-date=December 11, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Verora Jr |first=Levi |date=March 15, 2016 |title=Best HS ballers slug it out in 3rd Annual SLAM Rising Stars Classic |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/best-hs-ballers-slug-it-out-in-3rd-annual-slam-rising-stars-classic/52650 |access-date=December 11, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}
Due to the implementation of K-12 in the country, Nelle and most of his teammates got to play for the Red Cubs for two more seasons.{{Cite web |last=Villar |first=Joey |date=October 30, 2015 |title=Red Cubs seek longer dynasty |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2015/10/30/1516583/red-cubs-seek-longer-dynasty |access-date=December 11, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}} In his second season, he started Season 92 with averages of 7.9 points on 34% shooting in the first round of eliminations.{{Cite web |date=September 17, 2016 |title=San Beda's Nelle celebrates breakout with Player of the Week plum |url=http://sports.abs-cbn.com/ncaa/news/2016/09/17/san-beda-s-nelle-celebrates-breakout-player-week-15625 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160919180348/http://sports.abs-cbn.com/ncaa/news/2016/09/17/san-beda-s-nelle-celebrates-breakout-player-week-15625 |archive-date=September 19, 2016 |access-date=December 11, 2023 |website=ABS-CBN Sports}} He was able to break out of that slump with 27 points, four assists, and three rebounds in a win over the La Salle Greenies, earning a Player of the Week award in the process. Although they lost to the Malayan Red Robins in the Finals, he was second in the league in assists.{{Cite web |last=Dy |first=Adrian |date=November 2, 2016 |title=Where are they now? SLAM Rising Stars in Season 92 of the NCAA - SLAMonline Philippines |url=http://www.slamonlineph.com/where-are-they-now-slam-rising-stars-in-season-92-of-the-ncaa/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180228124502/http://www.slamonlineph.com/where-are-they-now-slam-rising-stars-in-season-92-of-the-ncaa/ |archive-date=February 28, 2018 |access-date=December 11, 2023 |website=Slam Online PH}} He got to play in the NBTC All-Star Game once again, and led the Red Cubs to a NBTC Division 1 title.{{Cite web |last=Olivares |first=Rick |date=March 6, 2017 |title=Nelle gets chance as two-time MVP {{!}} Rick Olivares |url=https://businessmirror.com.ph/2017/03/06/nelle-gets-chance-as-two-time-mvp/ |access-date=December 11, 2023 |website=BusinessMirror |language=en-US}}
In NCAA Season 93, Nelle scored 27 points with five triples, and also made six assists in a win over the Red Robins.{{Cite web |last=Terrado |first=Reuben |date=August 11, 2017 |title=Red Cubs deal Red Robins first loss in NCAA Season 93 juniors basketball |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/ncaa-juniors/san-beda-mapua-first-loss-ncaa-season-93-juniors-basketball |access-date=December 11, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}} In a game against the JRU Light Bombers, he made two clutch free throws and a fastbreak layup with .3 seconds remaining to finish with 19 points and a one-point win.{{Cite web |last=Jose |first=Chelseia Jeanne |date=September 22, 2017 |title=Evan Nelle caps clutch heroics with game-winning basket as Red Cubs stun Light Bombers |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/ncaa-juniors/san-beda-red-cubs-beat-jru-light-bombers-ncaa-juniors-evan-nelle |access-date=December 11, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}} The Red Cubs didn't make the Finals after they were upset by the Greenies in triple overtime, despite his 26 points, 11 rebounds, eight assists and all while battling cramps.{{Cite web |last=Terrado |first=Reuben |date=November 7, 2017 |title=Evan Nelle left in tears over heartbreaking end to stellar high school career with Red Cubs |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/ncaa-juniors/evan-nelle-end-of-high-school-career-san-beda-red-cubs |access-date=December 11, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}} His cramps affected several of his shots which could have won that game for the Red Cubs.{{Cite web |last=Rodriguez |first=Jon Carlos |date=March 16, 2018 |title=#SLAMRisingStars 2018: Evan Nelle is ready to defend the throne |url=https://slamonlineph.com/slamrisingstars-evan-nelle-defending-throne/ |access-date=December 11, 2018 |website=SLAM Online PH}} For that season, he averaged 14.2 points, 6.8 assists, 5.0 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game while also leading the league in three-pointers made.{{Cite web |last=Bustamante |first=Polo |date=January 15, 2018 |title=REPORT: Red Cub Evan Nelle set to become a Red Lion - SLAMonline Philippines |url=https://slamonlineph.com/report-red-cub-evan-nelle-set-become-red-lion/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180119094737/https://slamonlineph.com/report-red-cub-evan-nelle-set-become-red-lion/ |archive-date=January 19, 2018 |access-date=December 11, 2023 |website=SLAM Online PH}} He finished 16th out of 24 players in the NBTC rankings, earning him another NBTC All-Star Game selection.{{Cite web |date=2018-03-07 |title=Kai Sotto, Joel Cagulangan lead final 24 for NBTC All-Star Game |url=https://www.espn.ph/basketball/story/_/id/22673692/kai-sotto-joel-cagulangan-lead-final-24-nbtc-all-star-game |access-date=2023-12-11 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} He also played in his final SLAM Rising Stars Classic, winning co-MVP honors with a younger Kai Sotto.{{Cite web |last=Lovenia |first=Karlo |date=March 19, 2018 |title=Evan Nelle and Kai Sotto used their differences to dominate the #SLAMRisingStars Classic - SLAMonline Philippines |url=http://www.slamonlineph.com/evan-nelle-kai-sotto-use-differences-dominate-slamrisingstars-classic/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180325002215/http://www.slamonlineph.com/evan-nelle-kai-sotto-use-differences-dominate-slamrisingstars-classic/ |archive-date=March 25, 2018 |access-date=December 11, 2023 |website=SLAM Online PH}}
College career
= San Beda Red Lions =
In 2018, Nelle stayed with the San Beda program, and joined the San Beda Red Lions. He originally wanted to go to DLSU, but they didn't recruit him.{{Cite web |last=Olivares |first=Rick |date=January 20, 2020 |title=Evan Nelle moving? What this means for La Salle and San Beda |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2020/01/20/1986335/evan-nelle-moving-what-means-la-salle-and-san-beda |access-date=December 14, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}} He joined a recruiting class that also included James Kwekuteye and Damie Cuntapay.{{Cite web |last=Li |first=Matthew |date=April 21, 2018 |title=San Beda reloads for upcoming campaign and the future |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/san-beda-reloads-upcoming-campaign-future/114561 |access-date=December 11, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}} In his rookie season, although he had little playing time, he served as Robert Bolick's backup, and was part of the San Beda squad that won the NCAA Season 94 title.{{Cite web |last=Riego |first=Normie |date=October 12, 2023 |title='Sore loser' Nelle out to change narrative around him and La Salle |url=https://www.espn.ph/basketball/colleges/story/_/id/38638968/sore-loser-evan-nelle-change-narrative-la-salle-green-archers |access-date=December 11, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}
== Season 95: Breakout season ==
In the preseason before Season 95, Nelle and Kwekuteye helped San Beda win the 2019 Filoil Flying V Preseason Cup, finishing the tournament undefeated.{{Cite web |last=Olivares |first=Rick |date=June 24, 2019 |title=Meet the new 'Bandana Kids': San Beda's James Kwekuteye and Evan Nelle |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2019/06/24/1929197/meet-new-bandana-kids-san-bedas-james-kwekuteye-and-evan-nelle |access-date=December 14, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}} The duo, along with teammate Donald Tankoua, were named to the Mythical Team.{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=June 23, 2019 |title=Canlas, Nelle show way as San Beda rips La Salle to claim Filoil Flying V Cup |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/san-beda-vs-la-salle-2019-filoil-flying-v-preseason-cup-james-canlas-evan-nelle-a2437-20190623 |access-date=December 14, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}} During the tournament, the duo was referred to as the "Bandana Bros" due to the bandanas they started wearing.{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=June 23, 2019 |title=San Beda's 'Bandana Bros' Canlas, Nelle ready to take over in post-Bolick era |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/james-canlas-evan-nelle-bandana-bros-san-beda-a2437-20190623 |access-date=December 14, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}
Nelle started San Beda's title defense with a win over the Arellano Chiefs in which he had nine points, five rebounds, and five assists.{{Cite web |last=Li |first=Matthew |date=July 7, 2019 |title=San Beda spoils Salado's return, Martin's Arellano debut to open title defense campaign |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/san-beda-spoils-salados-return-martins-arellano-debut-to-open-title-defense-campaign/154099 |access-date=December 14, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}} He then put up a career-high 14 assists in a win over the JRU Heavy Bombers, the most in the league since Jio Jalalon have 16 assists in 2015.{{Cite web |last=Li |first=Matthew |date=July 12, 2019 |title=Evan Nelle shows Boyet Fernandez glimpse of what he can become |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/evan-nelle-shows-boyet-fernandez-glimpse-can-become/154476 |access-date=December 14, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}} The following game, he scored a then college career-high 15 points and added seven assists in a win over the EAC Generals, while Kwekuteye had a season-high 21 points in that win.{{Cite web |last=Li |first=Matthew |date=July 18, 2019 |title=Canlas, Nelle lead San Beda to 21st straight win against EAC |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/canlas-nelle-lead-san-beda-to-21st-straight-win-against-eac/154937 |access-date=December 14, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}} He then had a double-double of 14 points and a career-high 14 rebounds in a win over the San Sebastian Stags.{{Cite web |last=Li |first=Matthew |date=July 26, 2019 |title=Calvin Oftana flirts with triple-double as San Beda gets back at San Sebastian |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/calvin-oftana-flirts-triple-double-san-beda-gets-back-san-sebastian/155618 |access-date=December 14, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}} He broke his career-high with 18 points, seven rebounds, and three assists in a win over the Letran Knights, although he did have eight turnovers, got into foul trouble and missed clutch free throws that almost gave Letran the win.{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=August 10, 2019 |title=Fernandez reminds Nelle to keep emotions in check amid Letran physicality |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/ncaa-men/evan-nelle-san-beda-red-lions-ncaa-season-95-a2437-20190810 |access-date=December 14, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}} In San Beda's sixth straight win of the season, he scored 12 points and four assists against the Perpetual Altas.{{Cite web |last=Dannug |first=Jonash |date=August 16, 2019 |title=San Beda cruises to 6-0, deals Perpetual 46-point rout |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/san-beda-cruises-6-0-deals-perpetual-46-point-rout/157176 |access-date=December 14, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}} In San Beda's seventh straight win, he scored nine of his 14 points in the fourth, along with seven assists and four rebounds to prevent the Lyceum Pirates from breaking the streak.{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=August 20, 2019 |title=Nelle leads late surge as San Beda asserts mastery of Lyceum in rematch |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/ncaa-men/san-beda-vs-lyceum-finals-rematch-ncaa-season-95-seniors-basketball-tournament-evan-nelle-a2437-20190820 |access-date=December 14, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}} San Beda then won their 10th straight game of the season against EAC in which he had a double-double of 14 points and 11 assists.{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=September 10, 2019 |title=San Beda deals EAC 32-point drubbing, extends unbeaten start to 10 games |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/ncaa-men/san-beda-deals-eac-32-point-drubbing-extends-unbeaten-start-to-10-games-a2437-20190910 |access-date=December 14, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}} They extended the streak in a win over the Mapúa Cardinals in which he and Kwekuteye combined for 30 points.{{Cite web |last=Li |first=Matthew |date=October 4, 2019 |title=San Beda extends streak to 30, locks down Mapua |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/san-beda-extends-streak-30-locks-mapua/163153 |access-date=December 14, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}} They kept winning until the end of the eliminations, completing 18 games without a loss.{{Cite web |last=Navarro |first=June |date=November 10, 2019 |title=San Beda's Calvin Oftana wins NCAA MVP |url=https://sports.inquirer.net/372906/san-beda-red-lions-calvin-oftana-wins-ncaa-season-95-mvp |access-date=December 14, 2023 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}} By that point, he led the league in assists with 6.7 per game, and also averaged 10.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.6 steals.{{Cite web |last=Li |first=Matthew |date=2019-11-13 |title=Letran forces NCAA assist leader Nelle to score |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/letran-forces-ncaa-assist-leader-nelle-score/169702 |access-date=2023-12-14 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}} He joined teammates Kwekuteye and Calvin Oftana (who was awarded as that season's MVP) on the NCAA Mythical Team.
In Game 1 of the Finals against Letran, Nelle scored an NCAA seniors career-high of 20 points, but only had one assist as Letran took the win. In Game 2, he only had five points, but made a clutch rebound that led to two clutch free throws from Kwekuteye and San Beda won by three.{{Cite web |last=Navarro |first=June |date=November 15, 2019 |title=Oftana delivers as San Beda escapes Letran to stay alive for NCAA crown |url=https://sports.inquirer.net/373522/oftana-delivers-as-san-beda-escapes-letran-to-stay-alive-for-ncaa-crown |access-date=December 14, 2023 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}} With the championship on the line in Game 3, he exchanged clutch shots with Letran's Fran Yu, including a three-pointer that brought San Beda to within two points with 11.5 seconds remaining.{{Cite web |last=Li |first=Matthew |date=November 19, 2019 |title=Letran Knights end San Beda's reign anew, rules NCAA 95 |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/letran-knights-end-san-bedas-reign-anew-rules-ncaa-95/170547 |access-date=December 14, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}} San Beda then forced a jump ball, giving him another shot to win the game.{{Cite web |date=November 19, 2019 |title=Arriba! Letran completes monumental upset of San Beda to win NCAA 95 crown |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/basketball/715997/arriba-letran-completes-monumental-upset-of-san-beda-to-win-ncaa-95-crown/story/ |access-date=December 14, 2023 |website=GMA News Online |language=en}} However, his three pointer was blocked, and Letran won the championship. In that game, he and Kwekuteye had combined to shoot a combined 7-of-29 from the field. Afterwards, their head coach Boyet Fernandez took the blame for the loss.{{Cite web |last=Sarmenta |first=Yoyo |date=November 22, 2019 |title=Boyet Fernandez takes blame for San Beda's finals loss |url=https://www.espn.ph/basketball/colleges/story/_/id/28135538/boyet-fernandez-takes-blame-san-beda-finals-loss |access-date=December 14, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}
In 2020, Nelle decided to transfer. Later that year, he revealed that he transferred because Coach Fernandez had singled him out right after Game 3 as the reason why they lost.{{Cite web |date=December 30, 2020 |title=Evan Nelle reveals he was blamed by coach Boyet for San Beda loss to Letran |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/ncaa-men/evan-nelle-reveals-he-was-blamed-by-coach-boyet-fernandez-for-san-beda-loss-a1374-20201230 |access-date=December 14, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}} He also revealed that the coaching staff also didn't contact him for a month, and that he had also gotten into an argument with the team manager when practices resumed. In his time at San Beda, he averaged 10.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, 6.3 assists, and 1.4 steals in 31.5 minutes of playing time.{{Cite web |last=Cruz |first=Zachi |date=July 31, 2022 |title=Evan Nelle relishes facing Bandana Bro James Canlas |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/evan-nelle-relishes-facing-ex-bandana-bro-james-canlas/246639 |access-date=December 16, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}
= De La Salle Green Archers =
On January 21, 2020, Nelle confirmed that he was going to transfer to the DLSU Green Archers of the UAAP.{{Cite web |last=Li |first=Matthew |date=January 21, 2020 |title=Evan Nelle confirms La Salle transfer: 'I need to chart a new path forward' |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/evan-nelle-confirms-la-salle-transfer-need-chart-new-path-forward/176448 |access-date=December 14, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}} Mark Nonoy, a UAAP Rookie of the Year winner from the UST Growling Tigers, joined him to form a new backcourt tandem.{{Cite web |last=Li |first=Matthew |date=September 14, 2020 |title=Fast and Furious tandem with Mark Nonoy excites Evan Nelle |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/evan-nelle-excited-fast-furious-tandem-mark-nonoy/189687 |access-date=December 14, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}} Both were eligible to play beginning in UAAP Season 84.
== UAAP Season 84: First Final Four appearance ==
In his UAAP debut, Nelle had 11 points and three assists in a win over the UE Red Warriors.{{Cite web |last=del Carmen |first=Lorenzo |date=March 26, 2022 |title=UAAP 84: Winston debuts in style as La Salle averts meltdown vs UE |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/uaap-84-winston-debuts-in-style-as-la-salle-averts-meltdown-vs-ue/235248 |access-date=December 16, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}} They lost their first game of Season 84 against the Ateneo Blue Eagles in which he had 10 points, two boards, and two assists, but was a minus-15 on the court.{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=April 2, 2022 |title=Frustrated Pumaren on La Salle loss to Ateneo: 'We just gave up' |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/la-salle-coach-pumaren-on-ateneo-loss-we-just-gave-up-a2437-20220402 |access-date=December 16, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}} He then had 13 points in a loss to the UP Fighting Maroons.{{Cite web |last=del Carmen |first=Lorenzo |date=April 7, 2022 |title=UAAP 84: Lucero, Cagulangan take over vs La Salle as UP snatches solo second |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/uaap-84-lucero-cagulangan-take-over-vs-la-salle-as-up-snatches-solo-second/236588 |access-date=December 16, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}} In his first six games with the Green Archers, he struggled with averages of 7.8 points on 23% shooting from threes, to go with 2.8 assists, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.5 steals.{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=April 9, 2022 |title=Evan Nelle says dagger 3 can't hide his subpar showing for La Salle |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/evan-nelle-not-satisfied-with-subpar-showing-for-la-salle-a2437-20220409 |access-date=December 16, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}} Against the Adamson Soaring Falcons, he made a clutch three-pointer that helped La Salle seal the win. In a rematch against Ateneo, he scored 20 points, but Ateneo won once again.{{Cite web |last=del Carmen |first=Lorenzo |date=April 12, 2022 |title=Exhausted Nelle finds comfort in 'mutual respect' between Ateneo, La Salle |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/after-exhausting-rivalry-game-nelle-finds-comfort-in-mutual-respect-between-ateneo-la-salle/237279 |access-date=December 16, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}} In a rematch against UE, he contributed 16 points, and six assists as they won by 29 points.{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=April 19, 2022 |title=More confident Evan Nelle an added weapon to deep La Salle arsenal |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/more-confident-evan-nelle-adds-more-weapon-to-deep-la-salle-arsenal-a2437-20220419 |access-date=December 16, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}} Then they lost to UP once again in which he and Nonoy combined to shoot 5-of-19 from the field and had four of the team's 12 turnovers.{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=April 23, 2022 |title=Pumaren demands sustained excellence from guards Nonoy, Nelle |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/la-salle-demands-continued-excellence-from-guards-mark-nonoy-evan-nelle-a2437-20220423 |access-date=December 16, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}} In a loss to the FEU Tamaraws, he led with 15 points on four three-pointers along with seven rebounds and five assists.{{Cite web |last=Chua |first=Jeremy |date=April 26, 2022 |title=UAAP 84: Abarrientos, FEU avert meltdown, silence DLSU for solo fourth |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/uaap-84-abarrientos-feu-avert-meltdown-silence-dlsu-for-solo-fourth/238154 |access-date=December 16, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}} La Salle was able to get back into the Final Four after five seasons with a win over Adamson in which he produced 11 points, five rebounds, two assists, and two steals while limiting Adamson's main scorer Jerom Lastimosa to just 11 points.{{Cite web |last=Chua |first=Jeremy |date=April 28, 2022 |title=Nelle, Winston urge La Salle to end elims strong |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/nelle-winston-urge-la-salle-to-end-elims-strong/238418 |access-date=December 16, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}} Entering as the third seed against UP, he led La Salle to a Game One win with a UAAP career-high 26 points on five triples and clutch free throws, plus seven rebounds, assists assists, and three steals.{{Cite web |last=Isaga |first=JR |date=May 4, 2022 |title=Losing not an option: Nelle erupts for UAAP-best 26 as La Salle forces do-or-die over UP |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/uaap/evan-nelle-erupts-for-career-best-dlsu-green-archers-may-2022/ |access-date=December 16, 2023 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}} However, he struggled the following game with six points on 2-of-12 shooting from the field, four rebounds, four steals and three assists.{{Cite web |last=Agcaoili |first=Lance |date=May 6, 2022 |title=UAAP basketball: Evan Nelle apologizes as 'never consistent' La Salle falls short |url=https://sports.inquirer.net/461142/uaap-basketball-evan-nelle-apologizes-as-never-consistent-la-salle-falls-short |access-date=December 16, 2023 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}} He still had a chance to tie the game with 21.5 seconds remaining, but he missed his floater and UP went on to the Finals.
== UAAP Season 85: Missing out on the Final Four ==
In the offseason, Nelle was originally gonna miss DLSU's inaugural campaign in the 2022 PBA D-League Aspirants' Cup for personal reasons.{{Cite web |last=Li |first=Matthew |date=July 5, 2022 |title=Winston, Nelle, Nonoy to miss EcoOil-La Salle's D-League campaign |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/winston-nelle-nonoy-to-miss-ecooil-la-salles-d-league-campaign/244414 |access-date=December 16, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}} However, he was able to make his return to the team in a win over FEU.{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=July 24, 2022 |title=Nelle, Nonoy solid in limited minutes in return to Archers lineup |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/evan-nelle-mark-nonoy-get-limited-minutes-archers-return-a2437-20220724 |access-date=December 16, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}} He also got to faceoff against former teammate James Kwekuteye in a win over San Beda. They went on to win the title over the Marinerong Pilipino Skippers.{{Cite web |last=Bacnis |first=Justine |date=August 31, 2022 |title=PBA D-League: Ecooil-La Salle rules Aspirants' Cup |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pba-d-league-ecooil-la-salle-rules-aspirants-cup/249058 |access-date=December 16, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}
Season 85 saw DLSU bolstered by the addition of Kevin Quiambao, who had led them in their PBA D-League title campaign.{{Cite web |last=Alba |first=Ryan |date=September 30, 2022 |title=The Short Corner: Who among overseas-trained UP, Ateneo, La Salle will take the throne? |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/the-short-corner-who-among-overseas-trained-up-ateneo-la-salle-will-take-the-throne/251128 |access-date=December 16, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}} Nelle missed a game in the first weeks of the elimination rounds due to a fever.{{Cite web |last=Matel |first=Philip Martin |date=October 6, 2022 |title=No Evan Nelle, no problem for La Salle as Mark Nonoy, Penny Estacio step up |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/mark-nonoy-penny-estacio-shine-for-la-salle-with-nelle-out-a5112-20221006 |access-date=December 16, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}} He made his return with 10 points in a win over Ateneo.{{Cite web |last=Valencia |first=Justin |date=October 9, 2022 |title=UAAP 85 MBB: La Salle ends seven-game drought against Ateneo |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/uaap-85-mbt-la-salle-ends-seven-game-drought-against-ateneo/251953 |access-date=December 16, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}} However, he missed another game, this time with Mark Nonoy also joining him on the sidelines.{{Cite web |last=Valencia |first=Justin |date=October 12, 2022 |title=UAAP 85 MBB: Paranada bros lift UE past La Salle in stunner |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/uaap-85-mbt-paranada-bros-lift-ue-past-la-salle-in-stunner/252198 |access-date=December 16, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}} Nelle returned with an all-around eight points, 12 assists, six rebounds, and six steals in a win over FEU.{{Cite web |last=Valencia |first=Justin |date=October 15, 2022 |title=UAAP 85 MBB: Vengeful La Salle dooms FEU to worst start in 29 years |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/uaap-85-mbt-winston-la-salle-vent-ire-on-feu-for-bounce-back-win/252367 |access-date=December 16, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}} Against Adamson, he had a near triple-double of nine points, eight boards, and nine assists, but got his third unsportsmanlike foul of the season and missed a game-winning layup in double OT.{{Cite web |last1=de Dios |first1=Diego Vergel |last2=Manzano |first2=Diego |date=October 22, 2022 |title=UAAP: Nelle misses game-tying layup in OT against Soaring Falcons as Green Archers fall to 3-4 |url=https://thelasallian.com/2022/10/22/uaap-nelle-misses-game-tying-layup-in-ot-against-soaring-falcons-as-green-archers-fall-to-3-4/ |access-date=December 16, 2023 |website=The LaSallian |language=en-US}} With his third unsportsmanlike foul, he was suspended for one game.{{Cite web |last=Isaga |first=JR |date=October 28, 2022 |title=La Salle star Evan Nelle suspended one game for third unsportsmanlike foul |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/uaap/la-salle-star-evan-nelle-suspended-game-third-unsportsmanlike-foul/ |access-date=December 16, 2023 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}} La Salle got its fourth straight loss of the season against Ateneo as he was the only one in double-figures in that game with 15 points.{{Cite web |last=Valencia |first=Justin |date=November 5, 2022 |title=UAAP 85 MBB: Kouame, Padrigao bounce back as Ateneo vents ire on La Salle |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/uaap-85-mbb-kouame-padrigao-bounce-back-as-ateneo-vent-ire-on-la-salle/254420 |access-date=December 16, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}} They bounced back with a comeback win over UP, with him contributing nine points and seven assists.{{Cite web |last=Valencia |first=Justin |date=November 20, 2022 |title=UAAP 85 MBB: La Salle ends UP's seven-game winning streak |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/uaap-85-mbb-la-salle-ends-ups-seven-game-winning-streak/255855 |access-date=December 16, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}} He then scored eight of his 10 points in the fourth quarter of a win over the NU Bulldogs that evened their record to 6–6.{{Cite web |last=Valencia |first=Justin |date=November 23, 2022 |title=UAAP 85 MBB: Estacio catches fire as La Salle trips NU for solo fourth |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/uaap-85-mbb-estacio-catches-fire-as-la-salle-trips-nu-for-solo-fourth/256047 |access-date=December 16, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}} They closed out the elimination rounds 7–7 with a win over UST in which he scored a season-high 25 points along with four rebounds and four assists.{{Cite web |last=Valencia |first=Justin |date=November 30, 2022 |title=UAAP 85 MBB: La Salle weathers UST, keeps playoff hopes alive |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/uaap-85-mbb-shorthanded-la-salle-storms-back-vs-ust-keep-slim-playoff-hops-alive/256806 |access-date=December 16, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}
In their playoff game against Adamson for the last spot in the Final Four, Nelle battled Jerom Lastimosa, with Nelle scoring most of his points in the first half to give La Salle the lead, then Lastimosa going on a personal 11–0 run to bring the momentum back to Adamson.{{Cite web |last=Maningat |first=Raul |date=December 5, 2022 |title=Best point guards in the UAAP? Lastimosa, Nelle take the spotlight in do-or-die matchup |url=https://onesports.ph/uaap/article/8267/best-point-guards-in-the-uaap-lastimosa-nelle-take-the-spotlight-in-do-or-die-matchup |access-date=December 16, 2023 |website=onesports.ph |language=en}} Adamson eventually took a three-point lead into the final seconds of the game, but Nelle made a clutch lay-up with 15.4 seconds remaining.{{Cite web |last=Valencia |first=Justin |date=December 4, 2022 |title=UAAP 85 MBB: Lastimosa, Adamson topple La Salle, catch last ride bus to Final Four |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/uaap-85-mbb-lastimosa-adamson-topple-la-salle-catch-last-ride-bus-to-final-four/257293 |access-date=December 16, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}} After Lastimosa made two free throws, he had a chance to tie the game, but he rushed his three-pointer and the ball hit the side of the backboard. With that, La Salle missed out on the Final Four once again. Lastimosa had 22 points and six assists, while Nelle had 25 points and seven assists, but committed seven turnovers as well.
For that season, Nelle led the league in assists with 5.9, while also leading in free throw percentage with 95.7%.{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=December 3, 2022 |title=Cabanero top scorer, Faye top rebounder after UAAP elims |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/cabanero-top-scorer-faye-top-rebounder-after-uaap-elims-a2437-20221203 |access-date=December 16, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}} He also had averages of 11.1 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.7 steals in 28.1 minutes.{{Cite web |last=Riego |first=Normie |date=September 26, 2023 |title=The players with the most to prove in UAAP Season 86 |url=https://www.espn.ph/basketball/colleges/story/_/id/38497377/the-players-most-prove-uaap-season-86 |access-date=December 18, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} Although he finished in the top 5 in statistical points and could have made the Mythical Team, he was disqualified due to his one-game suspension.{{Cite web |date=December 3, 2022 |title=DLSU's Evan Nelle, Ateneo's Angelo Kouame, wala sa UAAP Mythical Five |url=https://fastbreak.com.ph/dlsus-evan-nelle-ateneos-angelo-kouame-wala-sa-uaap-mythical-five/sports-galore/ |access-date=December 16, 2023 |language=en-US}} His teammate Quiambao though, won Rookie of the Year.{{Cite web |last=Valencia |first=Justin |date=December 14, 2022 |title=Malick Diouf becomes fourth Fighting Maroon crowned MVP |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/malick-diouf-becomes-fourth-fighting-maroon-crowned-mvp/258125 |access-date=December 16, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}
== UAAP Season 86: Championship season ==
After La Salle announced that they would have a new head coach with Topex Robinson replacing Derrick Pumaren, Nelle decided to stay for his final season.{{Cite web |last=Li |first=Matthew |date=January 19, 2023 |title=After Topex announcement, Nelle decides to play out final year with La Salle |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/after-topex-announcement-nelle-decides-to-play-out-final-year-with-la-salle/260122 |access-date=December 18, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}} In the preseason, he led them to the 2023 Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup finals, where they lost to UP.{{Cite web |last=MICALLER |first=BEA |date=June 21, 2023 |title=UP's Harold Alarcon wins MVP honors; Perpetual's Cyrus Nitura is top defensive player |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/basketball/873606/up-s-harold-alarcon-wins-mvp-honors-perpetual-s-cyrus-nitura-is-top-defensive-player/story/ |access-date=December 18, 2023 |website=GMA News Online |language=en}} He and Quiambao made the tournament's Mythical Team. He also led them to another PBA D-League title despite getting injured with 16 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists, and 6 steals in the championship game against his former team San Beda.{{Cite web |last=GMA Integrated News |date=June 26, 2023 |title=La Salle sweeps San Beda to complete PBA D-League title repeat |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/basketball/874006/la-salle-sweeps-san-beda-to-complete-pba-d-league-title-repeat/story/ |access-date=December 18, 2023 |website=GMA News Online |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Dioquino |first=Delfin |date=June 26, 2023 |title=Quiambao, Nelle show way as La Salle sweeps San Beda for back-to-back PBA D-League titles |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/pba/d-league-finals-results-ecooil-la-salle-marinerong-pilipino-san-beda-june-26-2023/ |access-date=December 18, 2023 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}}
Nelle started Season 86 with 15 points, 12 assists and eight rebounds in a win over FEU.{{Cite web |last=Garcia |first=John Mark |date=October 2, 2023 |title=Evan Nelle not satisfied despite solid opening performance for La Salle |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/evan-nelle-not-satisfied-despite-solid-opening-performance-for-la-salle-a5172-20231002 |access-date=December 18, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}} He got 15 points again against Ateneo, but shot 4-of-16 from the field as they got their first loss of the season.{{Cite web |last=Valencia |first=Justin |date=October 4, 2023 |title=UAAP 86 MBB: Amos, Ballungay, Koon power Ateneo past La Salle in rivalry classic |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/uaap-86-mbb-amos-ballungay-koon-power-ateneo-past-la-salle-in-rivalry-classic/283209 |access-date=December 18, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}} Against Adamson he scored six of his 12 points in a 23–0 third quarter run that led to the Archers' third win of the season and the second seed.{{Cite web |last=Valencia |first=Justin |date=October 11, 2023 |title=UAAP 86 MBB: KQ, Motor Mike put on show as La Salle breezes past Adamson |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/uaap-86-mbb-kq-motor-mike-put-on-show-as-la-salle-breezes-past-adamson/284013 |access-date=December 18, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}} Aside from his 12 points, he also contributed 15 rebounds and five assists. He missed a game that season due to a quad contusion.{{Cite web |last=Garcia |first=John Mark |date=October 19, 2023 |title=Why Evan Nelle missed UP game and when he'll return to action for La Salle |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/why-evan-nelle-missed-la-salle-s-game-versus-up-a5172-20231019 |access-date=December 18, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}} He quickly made his return in a win over UE with 14 points, four rebounds, and four assists but also committed six turnovers.{{Cite web |last=Valencia |first=Justin |date=October 21, 2023 |title=UAAP 86 MBB: Raven Cortez shines as La Salle gets back on track at UE's expense |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/uaap-86-mbb-raven-cortez-shines-as-la-salle-gets-back-on-track-at-ues-expense/284952 |access-date=December 18, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}} In a win over UST, he had a double-double of 11 points and 10 assists alongside his four steals.{{Cite web |last=Valencia |first=Justin |date=October 25, 2023 |title=UAAP 86 MBB: Quiambao, La Salle send UST crashing back down with 31-point rout |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/uaap-86-mbb-quiambao-la-salle-send-ust-crashing-back-down-with/285288 |access-date=December 18, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}} In a win over NU, he had 14 points and seven assists, while Quiambao got a triple-double with 17 points, 14 assists, and 11 rebounds.{{Cite web |last=Valencia |first=Justin |date=October 28, 2023 |title=UAAP 86 MBB: Kevin Quiambao makes historic triple-double, lifts La Salle to vengeful win vs NU |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/uaap-86-mbb-kevin-quiambao-makes-historic-triple-double-lifts-la-salle-to-vengeful-win-vs-nu/285790 |access-date=December 18, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}} Against UP, he made a clutch triple that sealed the win and finished with 17 points, six rebounds, and four assists.{{Cite web |last=Valencia |first=Justin |date=November 5, 2023 |title=UAAP 86 MBB: Quiambao dazzles anew as La Salle holds off UP, zones in on NU |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/uaap-86-mbb-quiambao-shows-way-anew-as-la-salle-holds-off-up-zones-in-on-nu/286654 |access-date=December 18, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}} Although he struggled in a rematch with UE, his teammates Quiambao and Nonoy stepped up as the former grabbed his 2nd triple-double of the season while the latter scored a season-high 25 points to win their sixth straight game.{{Cite web |last=Valencia |first=Justin |date=November 12, 2023 |title=UAAP 86 MBB: Kevin Quiambao tallies monster triple-double vs UE as La Salle extends streak to 6 |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/uaap-86-mbb-kevin-quiambao-tallies-monster-triple-double-vs-ue-as-la-salle-extends-streak-to-6/287575 |access-date=December 18, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}} They closed out the elimination rounds on an eight-game winning streak with a win over Ateneo in which he made two clutch free throws.{{Cite web |last=Valencia |first=Justin |date=November 18, 2023 |title=UAAP 86 MBB: La Salle survives Ateneo comeback to sweep Round 2, gives Adamson lifeline |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/uaap-86-mbb-la-salle-completes-round-2-sweep-gives-adamson-lifeline/288341 |access-date=December 18, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}} As he averaged 11.3 points, 6.9 assists, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.0 steals, he was awarded a spot on the UAAP's Mythical Team alongside Quiambao, who won MVP.{{Cite web |date=December 4, 2023 |title=The Top Players Of The UAAP Season 86 Men's Basketball Tournament |url=https://thegame-onemega.com/the-top-players-of-the-uaap-season-86-mens-basketball-tournament/ |access-date=December 18, 2023 |website=The Game |language=en-US}}
In Game 1 of the Finals against UP, they lost by 30 points as he was held to eight points.{{Cite web |last=Garcia |first=John Mark |date=November 30, 2023 |title=La Salle guard Evan Nelle not dwelling on Game One letdown |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/evan-nelle-game-1-a5172-20231130 |access-date=December 18, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}} He shot a poor 2-of-12 from the field for just four points in Game 2, but still made an impact with 12 rebounds, 10 assists while also getting five steals and was also a plus-20 on the court as DLSU bounced back.{{Cite web |last=Valencia |first=Justin |date=December 3, 2023 |title=Topex never lost faith in Nelle despite rough shooting: 'Evan is one of our leaders' |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/topex-never-lost-faith-in-nelle-despite-rough-shooting-evan-is-one-of-our-leaders/290399 |access-date=December 18, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}} In Game 3, he made a deep three-pointer in the last six minutes of the game to cut UP's lead to one before Quiambao took over to get DLSU a lead they never gave up.{{Cite web |last=Valencia |first=Justin |date=December 6, 2023 |title=Animo is Back: La Salle claims UAAP glory, defeats UP in nail-biting Game 3 for first MBB title in 7 Years |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/animo-is-back-la-salle-claims-uaap-glory-defeats-up-in-nail-biting-game-3-for-first-mbb-title-in-7-years/290729 |access-date=December 18, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}} He finished with 12 points, seven assists, six rebounds, and two steals as he finally won a championship with DLSU.{{Cite web |last=Valencia |first=Justin |date=December 6, 2023 |title=Evan Nelle can finally cry tears of joy |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/evan-nelle-can-finally-cry-tears-of-joy-as-he-gets-storybook-ending/290818 |access-date=December 18, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}
Professional career
Nelle was drafted by the NorthPort Batang Pier with the second pick of the second round (14th overall pick) during the Season 49 draft.{{Cite web |last=Ventura |first=Sid |date=2024-07-14 |title=Evan Nelle Pays Homage To San Beda, La Salle |url=https://thegame-onemega.com/evan-nelle-pays-homage-to-san-beda-la-salle/ |access-date=2024-07-14 |website=The Game |language=en-US}} On July 19, 2024, he signed a two-year rookie contract with the team.{{cite news |first=Gerry |last=Ramos |date=July 19, 2024 |title=Evan Nelle signed by NorthPort to two-year rookie contract |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/evan-nelle-signed-by-northport-to-two-year-rookie-contract-a793-20240719 |website=Spin.ph |access-date=July 19, 2024}}
National team career
In 2016, Nelle joined the Philippines' men's national u-19 team that competed in the 10th SEABA Under-18 Championship.{{Cite web |last=Terrado |first=Reuben |date=April 20, 2016 |title=Batang Gilas banking on four-month preparation for Seaba Under-18 championships |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/batang-gilas-pilipinas-seaba-under-18-championship-medan-indonesia-mike-oliver |access-date=December 11, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}} They swept that tournament to win their fifth straight title.{{Cite web |last=Ganglani |first=Naveen |date=April 29, 2016 |title=Batang Gilas dominates Thailand to win 5th straight SEABA U-18 title |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/gilas-pilipinas/131172-batang-gilas-wins-seaba-title-thailand/ |access-date=December 11, 2023 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}}
References
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External links
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