Nelson Lomax played at Chemeketa CC and Willamette University in the early 90’s. Coming from New Orleans, LA, he made Salem his home and has become a fixture in the Salem basketball community. He shares stories and lessons from his lifetime as a player, coach and parent.

00:19 Growing up in New Orleans, LA and making his way to Salem

06:34 Getting into basketball as a child

07:38 Switching high schools as a sophomore

10:41 Finding his way to Chemeketa Community College

17:12 Playing in the parks during the summers in New Orleans

21:37 Learning from Coach Rob Chavez at Chemeketa as a freshman

30:32 Working at Willamette’s basketball camp his first week in Salem

33:55 Moving on to play at Willamette with Coach Gordie James

38:00 Coaching at Willamette alongside his former coaches

46:50 Moving from assisting his former coach to assisting his former player

52:28 Developing life-long relationships through the game

55:16 Reliving the glory days of Willlamette Pro Hoop camp

1:02:50 The evolution of the Salem basketball community since he came here in 1990

1:17:02 The top 5 players he’s seen in Salem

1:29:15 The only coach to ever use a clip board as a dinner plate