Iowa State basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger says senior transfer Dominick Nelson has made an immediate impact during summer workouts. The native of Miami average nearly 14 and-a-half points and more than five rebounds per game at Utah Valley where he was named the WAC Player of the Year.

Otzelberger says the six-five guard is working on his perimeter shooting as well as becoming more physical.

Otzelberger has had success with players moving up a level. Curtis Jones went from a lightly recruited player out of high school to an All Big-12 standout.

Nelson says the ISU program is very demanding but it is what makes players better.

Nelson says Iowa State’s success with under recruited players is a big reason he joined the program.

Nelson says he is working to adjust to the physical challenges of the Big-12.