NBA Draft Pick’s College Comeback | George Mason Patriots Basketball News

Nnaji, the 31st pick in the 2023 NBA Draft traded to Charlotte, never played an NBA game but spent five seasons overseas before deciding to return to college basketball—making him the first NBA draft pick cleared to play for Baylor. Despite the buzz and NCAA’s new rules allowing G League players to compete, Nnaji struggled with injuries and low stats, leading to a transfer to George Mason. His story underscores a changing landscape in college hoops, where pro experience doesn’t always translate to D-I success—and USF will get a front-row seat when they face him. 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/05326a8f71b8a597