He then transferred to Rutgers , where he was expelled for first - and third - degree assault charges that were later reduced to misdemeanor assault .
Nelson spent 2012 and 2013 as an ineffective starter for Minnesota .
Nelson then transferred to Rutgers , where Nelson was expelled for first - and third - degree assault charges that were later reduced to misdemeanor assault .
Nelson spent 2012 and 2013 as an ineffective starter for Minnesota .