7-foot center and former NBA Draft pick James Nnaji commits to Baylor

Posted Dec 24, 2025
7-foot center James Nnaji has committed to Baylor and will play the second half of the season with the Bears. He’s been granted four years of eligibility by the NCAA. The 21-year-old Nigerian big man was selected 31st overall in the 2023 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons, but his rights were moved to Charlotte. He never signed a standard NBA contract. (On3.com)

Related: College Basketball Recruiting

Reese Alston, prized PG recruit and son of streetball legend, commits to LSU basketball
Five-star point guard Reese Alston announced Thursday that he has committed to LSU, giving Tigers coach Will Wade his third top-25 recruit in the 2027...
Thu Oct 29, 2026

Top-ranked center Lewis Uvwo commits to Providence basketball
Lewis Uvwo the top-ranked center in the class of 2027 committed to Providence on Wednesday. A 6-foot-11 center from Lagos, Nigeria who plays at Ft...
Wed Oct 28, 2026

Five-star wing Asa Montgomery commits to Duke basketball
Five-star Asa Montgomery, the No. 3 basketball recruit in the 2027 class, committed to Duke on Wednesday. The 6-foot-7 wing from Hillgrove High School (GA)...
Wed Oct 28, 2026

Five-star wing Asa Montgomery announces commitment date
Five-star wing Asa Montgomery will announce his college choice on Wednesday at 1:30 pm. ET. The No. 4 small forward in the Class of 2027...
Mon Oct 26, 2026