Roster Addition
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Baylor signs former NBA draft pick James Nnaji
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Baylor men's basketball has added 21-year-old center James Nnaji, selected 31st overall in the 2023 NBA Draft, to its roster midseason. The Nigerian big man is immediately eligible to play after never signing an NBA contract. This historic move fills a key void for the 9-2 Bears amid evolving NCAA eligibility rules.
Rockies utility player Willi Castro has joined Puerto Rico's roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, marking the second MLB All-Star addition this week. The 29-year-old, who earned an All-Star nod in 2024 with the Twins, will make his WBC debut. This follows the inclusion of Nolan Arenado and with Francisco Lindor as captain.