College Hoops Trend

The NCAA has cleared 21-year-old center James Nnaji, a 2023 NBA draft pick whose rights are held by the New York Knicks, to join Baylor University's basketball team midseason. Never having signed an NBA contract or played in the G League, the 7-foot Nigerian with pro experience in Europe fills a critical frontcourt need for the 9-2 Bears and exemplifies evolving rules drawing criticism from coaches like Tom Izzo.