"While Nnaji never played in an official NBA game, the 2023 31st pick did participate in that year's Summer League, and was later part of the three-team trade that brought Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks. Now, after playing the past couple of years in Europe, Nnaji suited up for the Bears in the losing effort, scoring five points in 16 minutes."
""We knew that we were probably going to add somebody at the (beginning of the) semester because of season-ending injuries," Baylor coach Scott Drew said on TNT before the loss. "And James ended up working out, so we're very excited to have another healthy body." The boos returned every time Nnaji touched the ball, but were a little late after he scored his first points on a putback dunk in the first half. The 21-year-old Nigerian finished with four rebounds, exiting after picking up his fourth foul with 4:42 remaining."
James Nnaji, a 7-foot center and 2023 NBA draft pick, made his debut for Baylor after playing in Europe and participating in the 2023 Summer League. Nnaji scored five points, grabbed four rebounds, played 16 minutes and exited with his fourth foul late in the game. The TCU crowd booed Nnaji each time he touched the ball, while a sizable Baylor contingent cheered. Baylor added Nnaji amid season-ending injuries and had not seen him in 5-on-5 action since the summer. Baylor shot 37% and was held to a season low in points.
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