Summary
James Nnaji, who was selected by the Detroit Pistons in the 2023 NBA Draft, has decided to play college basketball instead of pursuing an NBA career. He will join Baylor University's basketball team and has four years of eligibility.
Key Facts
- James Nnaji is a 7-foot basketball player from Nigeria.
- He was picked 31st overall by the Detroit Pistons in the 2023 NBA Draft.
- Nnaji's NBA rights were traded from the Pistons to the Charlotte Hornets, and then to the New York Knicks.
- During this time, he played in Europe with FC Barcelona and was loaned to the Spanish club Girona.
- He averaged 5.3 points and 4.1 rebounds per game in the Liga ACB.
- Nnaji has chosen to play college basketball at Baylor University under the NCAA's NIL policy, which allows college athletes to earn money from their name, image, and likeness.
- Baylor currently holds a 9-2 record in the Big 12 Conference.
