James Nnaji debuts, has 5 points, 4 fouls in Baylor's loss

James Nnaji debuts, has 5 points, 4 fouls in Baylor's loss

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Key Points:

  • James Nnaji, the 7-foot center and 2023 NBA draft pick, made his Baylor debut in a 69-63 loss to TCU, scoring five points and grabbing four rebounds in 16 minutes.
  • Nnaji, who had not played 5-on-5 basketball since summer and joined Baylor after Christmas due to season-ending injuries on the team, faced boos from the TCU crowd but cheers from Baylor fans.
  • TCU's Micah Robinson led the Horned Frogs with 13 points and 10 rebounds, helping end a five-game home losing streak against Baylor.
  • Baylor, ranked fifth nationally in scoring, was held to a season-low 63 points on 37% shooting,