James Ugochukwu Nnaji is a Nigerian professional basketball player for Merkezefendi Belediyesi Denizli of the Basketbol Super Ligi, on loan from FC Barcelona.
10 Facts About James Nnaji
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James Nnaji was selected 31st overall in the 2023 NBA draft by the Detroit Pistons, but his rights were traded to the Charlotte Hornets and later the New York Knicks.
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James Nnaji is from the middle belt region of Nigeria.
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In 2018, James Nnaji moved to Ratgeber Basketball Academy in Hungary.
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James Nnaji started his career with Ratgeber Akademia, a team in the Hungarian league.
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James Nnaji moved from Hungary to Barcelona in 2020, joining FC Barcelona B in 2020.
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On 4 August 2024, James Nnaji was loaned to Girona of the Spanish Liga ACB.
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James Nnaji's spell at Girona ended in March 2025 after a mutual agreement between the club and the player.
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James Nnaji declared for the 2023 NBA draft, where he was ranked as the 24th-best prospect in the ESPN Top 100.
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On June 22,2023, James Nnaji was selected 31st overall in the 2023 NBA draft by the Detroit Pistons, which then traded him to the Charlotte Hornets.