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Nelson Signs With Golden State Warriors
DURHAM, N.C. -- The Golden State Warriors on Tuesday signed former Duke standout DeMarcus Nelson, along with swingman Dion Dowell and forward Rob Kurz.
Nelson, a Bay area native, played four seasons at Duke becoming just the sixth player in school history to record at least 1,300 points, 600 rebounds, 200 assists and 125 steals in a career. He averaged 14.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.6 steals in his senior season, while collecting first team All-ACC and ACC Defensive Player of the Year honors. He was also a third team All-America selection by the NABC.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed for the trio, each of whom went undrafted in June but earned their roster spots with strong play in the summer league.
Dowell spent his final two college seasons at Houston after beginning his career at Texas. As a senior with the Cougars, Dowell averaged 10.9 points and 6.8 rebounds.
Kurz, who played under former Duke assistant coach Mike Brey at Notre Dame, averaged 12.5 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists in his senior campaign. His sister, Laura, was a member of the Duke women's basketball team from 2004-06.
