7-Foot Nigerian Center Joins George Mason | George Mason Patriots Basketball News

George Mason basketball just got a monster upgrade: 7-foot Nigerian center James Nnaji, a former Baylor standout and EuroLeague vet with NBA draft buzz, is headed to the program for 2026-27. Coach Tony Skinn raves about Nnaji’s rare physicality, elite hands, and game feel — a perfect fit for the A-10. With a rising roster already featuring Preseason All-A-10 honoree Brayden O’Connor and a stacked transfer class, Nnaji’s arrival signals a championship-caliber future. Fans can lock in season tickets now — deposits open for new holders, current ones have until July to renew. This is shaping up to be one of the most exciting seasons in program history. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8d34d70c0282dfce