Nigerian NBA Draft stash James Nnaji leaves Bàsquet Girona to Join Yukatel Merkezefendi Basket on loan.
Nigerian center James Nnaji has officially parted ways with Bàsquet Girona, as announced by Liga Endesa.
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The 20-year-old, 7-foot-tall prospect, who had been on loan at Girona from FC Barcelona, is now set to continue his career with Yukatel Merkezefendi Belediyesi Basket in the Turkish Basketball Super League.
Nnaji’s departure from Girona marks the end of a developmental chapter for the young big man, who initially joined the Catalan club to gain valuable playing experience.
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Nnaji joins Yukatel
During his time with Girona, Nnaji showcased his potential as a dominant interior presence to impact both ends of the floor.
His tenure with Girona followed two seasons with FC Barcelona’s senior team in the ACB.
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The move to Yukatel Merkezefendi Basket, a Denizli-based club in Turkey’s top-tier league, offers Nnaji a fresh opportunity to further his growth.
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Yukatel confirmed the arrival of Nnaji for the rest of the season.
Nnaji, who came from FC Barcelona Lassa infrastructure, won the “Next Generation” tournament in 2021 and was selected to the top five of the tournament with an average of 10.3 points, 8 rebounds and 3.3 blocks. #2 in the 2023 NBA Draft tour 1.
He was drafted by the Detroit Pistons as a draft pick and later traded to the New York Knicks.