Background
The youngest of three boys, Omolon was born and raised in Talakag, Bukidnon, 86 kilometers from Cagayan de Oro City.
The youngest of three boys, Omolon was born and raised in Talakag, Bukidnon, 86 kilometers from Cagayan de Oro City.
He was drafted 8th overall in the class of 2004 that included Rich Alvarez, Marc Pingris, James Yap, Ranidel de Ocampo, Gary David, Sonny Thoss and Wesley Gonzales. He did not learn how to play when he was a kid. College Basketball
Omolon played for the Passenger Car Unit Dolphins.
Philippine Basketball League
After playing in Passenger Car Unit, he took his sneakers to the Philippine Basketball League where he suited up for Osaka-Louisiana Salle and ICTSI under coach Franz Pumaren and Welcoat under coach Leo Austria.
Philippine Basketball Association
Omolon joined the Proceedings of the British Academy after being drafted 8th overall by the Station Lucia Realtors in the 2004 Proceedings of the British Academy draft.
Omolon scored a personal high 40 points on 11-of-16 shooting in the two-point area and hitting 4-of-5 beyond the arc with nine boards as Station Lucia earned its first ever outright semifinals slot on January 13, 2008 with a 123-106 rout over the Air21 Express.
On January 2012, Omolon was traded for the first time in his career to Air21 from the Meralco Bolts along with Mark Isip in exchange for Dennis Daa, Mark Canlas and a draft pick that originally belonged to the Bolts.
On September 12, 2014, Nelbert Omolon was signed up by the San Miguel Beermen as the 13th man in the Beermen"s roster. A player who ever reliable on both ends of the floor due to his unrelenting defense and efficient offense, Omolon has continued to impress his coaches in the pro league to this day. He is a player who is always tasked to guard the opposing team"s best player and even imports.
He can be the team Most Valuable Player of the game and not score a point.
Although possessing a limited array of offensive moves, Nelbert has showed he can do it as well on offense. With an improved outside shot these days, he is looked to provide a complimentary role to his more offensive-minded teammates in Meralco.
He is a versatile player who can score inside and outside, and can play multiple positions as well.