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James Nnaji is a freshman center who provides scoring punch off the bench, averaging 1.6 points in 9.6 minutes per game. He is one of the most efficient scorers in the B12, converting 72.7% of his shots. He does his damage in the paint, not from the perimeter.
James Nnaji is a 7-foot center from Makurdi, Nigeria, who was selected 31st overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2023 NBA Draft, making him the first drafted men's basketball player to be cleared by the NCAA for college eligibility. After spending five years playing professionally for FC Barcelona in Spain, Nnaji signed with Baylor on Christmas Eve 2025, joining a program in need of interior help. His unprecedented move from the professional ranks to college basketball drew significant attention and debate across the sport. Nnaji made his collegiate debut against TCU, scoring his first college points on a putback dunk.
Career history
James Nnaji is a 7-foot center from Makurdi, Nigeria, who was selected 31st overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2023 NBA Draft, making him the first drafted men's basketball player to be cleared by the NCAA for college eligibility. After spending five years playing professionally for FC Barcelona in Spain, Nnaji signed with Baylor on Christmas Eve 2025, joining a program in need of interior help. His unprecedented move from the professional ranks to college basketball drew significant attention and debate across the sport. Nnaji made his collegiate debut against TCU, scoring his first college points on a putback dunk.
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PRA
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