James Nnaji
Updated on 5/27/23. Written by Alan Lu.
Height: 6-10
Weight: 225
Country: Nigeria
Professional Team: FC Barcelona
Classification: International ‘04
Birthdate: 8/14/2004
2023 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 31
Projected Draft Range: Late 1st to 2nd Round
Pros:
Strong finisher around the basket
Decent low post scorer
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Good rebounder
Solid defender
Very good shot blocker
Solid athlete
Cons:
Must extend his shooting range
Needs to improve his face-up game
Bad free throw shooter
Needs to improve his playmaking skills
May be fairly raw offensively
Can be foul prone
Needs to get stronger
Summary:
James Nnaji is an athletic, energetic big man that can shore up a team’s interior to help his team on both sides of the ball. He doesn’t seem to have a whole lot of perimeter skills, but he is an athletic finisher that can also rebound, defend, and block shots. He currently projects to be a solid candidate to go in the late first round of the 2023 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
ESPN’s Early 2023 NBA Mock Draft
Games Scouted:
5/16/21 FC Barcelona B vs. Gran Canaria B
10/28/22 Barca vs. Milano
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