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Court Grants 2-Way G-League Player Temporary College Basketball Eligibility

Former Alabama and two-way G-League center Charles Bediako has been granted a temporary restraining order by the court, allowing for a retur...

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Court Grants 2-Way G-League Player Temporary College Basketball Eligibility

Steady contributor for Bears Nnaji notched three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one block across 17 minutes during Saturday's 77-55 loss to Houston.

Impact With various injuries happening in the Baylor frontcourt in 2025, Nnaji was a controversial mid-year addition at the semester break, and he's been playing meaningful minutes despite the Bears going 0-3 with him in the rotation. The 7-0 backup center has increased his rebounding total in each of the three games he's appeared in so far, culminating in a season-best total Saturday against a tough Houston frontcourt. Considering he's only attempted six shots in three games, Nnaji likely won't be on the fantasy radar, as his value comes mostly from a real-life and defensive perspective. His next chance to make an impact will be Tuesday at Oklahoma State.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

No. 3 Iowa State sets school record with 15-0 start after 70-60 win over Baylor

Joshua Jefferson had 19 points and 17 rebounds as third-ranked Iowa State won its 15th consecutive game to start the season, beating Baylor 70-60

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Could James Nnaji's debut come when Baylor visits TCU? Deadspin | Could James Nnaji's debut come when Baylor visits TCU?

JANUARY 3 • DEADSPIN.COM

John Calipari leads chorus of college coaches questioning James Nnaji's eligibility John Calipari is the leading voice in a chorus of college coaches wanting clearer rules and questioning James Nnaji's NCAA eligibility with...

JANUARY 2 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Kansas' Bill Self Reveals Thoughts on Eligibility Rule That Benefited Baylor Bill Self expressed his opinion on college basketball's shifting eligibility rules and indirectly referenced the recent commitment of James...

JANUARY 1 • SI.COM

What To Know About Former Pro Basketball Players Getting College Eligibility

Here's what to know about the recent surge of former NBA G League players and international pros joining college basketball.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

What To Know About Former Pro Basketball Players Getting College Eligibility

Targeting Saturday debut Nnaji is targeting Jan. 3 against TCU for his collegiate debut, according to a school spokesperson (via Adam Zagoria of NJ.com).

Impact The controversial midseason addition and former NBA Draft Pick announced his commitment to Baylor on Christmas Eve, and it appears his debut will arrive imminently. Nnaji, a 21-year-old freshman, may need a few games to get acclimated to the Baylor system, but his professional experience overseas likely means he'll make an immediate impact for the Bears, who are undersized at the five following multiple frontcourt injuries. Baylor will carry a 10-2 record into Big 12 play, and Nnaji's surprise arrival will tremendously improve the team's rest-of-season outlook.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will James Nnaji play for Baylor basketball today? Baylor got an early Christmas present last week when 2023 NBA Draft pick James Nnaji committed and signed with the Bears. Nnaji was granted...

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • SI.COM

Deadspin | Baylor set to debut James Nnaji vs. Arlington Baptist after NCAA grants eligibility Deadspin | Baylor set to debut James Nnaji vs. Arlington Baptist after NCAA grants eligibility

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Tom Izzo blasts pros getting eligibility: 'Shame on the NCAA. Shame on the coaches, too' “I thought I’d seen the worst. Then Christmas came. It topped it. It just topped it." Tom Izzo said after NBA draft pick James Nnaji got eli...

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • USATODAY.COM