NCAA tries to clarify NBA stance after Baylor's addition of 2023 draft pick prompts criticism

The NCAA said Tuesday it would not grant eligibility to any player who had signed an NBA contract after Baylor’s midseason addition of a 2023 draft pick who had been playing professionally in Europe prompted criticism from coaches across college basketball. The Bears announced the signing of 7-footer James Nnaji of Nigeria on Christmas Eve. Nnaji was the first pick of the second round, 31st overall, by the Detroit Pistons 2 1/2 years ago.

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