The 21-year-old 7-footer appeared in 18 games for the Bears and averaged only 1.4 points in 8.2 minutes.

James Nnaji became the first player to appear in a college basketball game after being drafted in the NBA this season.

A controversial college basketball player put his name in the transfer portal. Baylor forward James Nnaji plans to enter, according to Joe Tipton of On3. The 7-foot, 250-pound center will look for a new home and has three more years…

Baylor freshman center James Nnaji plans to enter the Transfer Portal. DraftExpress’ Jonathan Givony first reported the news. On3’s Joe Tipton has confirmed. Nnaji became a massive story in the sport of college basketball last season when he enrolled at Baylor on Dec. 24 and was immediately deemed eligible to play for the Bears. The […]

Matt Barnes believes that James Nnaji’s situation was allowed due to the NCAA’s out-of-date eligibility criteria.

More than ever, it feels like collegiate athletics is the Wild West where anything goes, and there’s nothing anybody can do to get things under control. One recent example is James Nnaji, a 21-year-old basketball player who was selected 31st overall in the 2023 NBA Draft.

Jan. 10—There isn't much Mark Few hasn't witnessed or experienced in 27 years at the helm of Gonzaga's basketball program. Major developments pertaining to conference realignment have occurred during Few's tenure and the longtime GU coach has successfully navigated other landmark changes to the college athletics landscape, adapting to the transfer portal, Name Image Likeness (NIL) legislation ...

The James Nnaji situation has already rattled the NCAA coaching world, sparking backlash, confusion, and growing frustration over where college basketball is headed. Now, as Baylor head coach Scott Drew faces mounting criticism for his role in it, an unexpected voice has stepped in.

Is the risk of exposing itself to fresh legal challenges really the main reason for the NCAA's hesitance to try to enforce stricter rules? Or might the NCAA have an ulterior motive?