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Former UCLA Basketball Player Reeves Nelson Changes His Name

Former Modesto Christian High (CA) standout Reeves Nelson has officially changed his full name to Sophaur One. Nelson was highly-touted big man coming out of high school, being ranked the #23 Power Forward, and #72 overall recruit (per 247 Sports) in the Class of 2009. Nelson picked playing for the UCLA Bruins over USC, Arizona, Duke, and North Carolina .

Nelson played in 28 games for the Bruins his freshman year, averaging just over 11 points per game. Nelson did not appear in the national spotlight until his sophomore year.