Fansided · Dec 28, 2025
Gators are exploring a move that blurs the line between college and the NBA
2025-26 G League Winter Showcase - Memphis Hustle v Windy City Bulls | Stephanie Sears/GettyImagesAs if college sports couldn't get even more out of control, college basketball programs have started to recruit NBA players straight from the league.
It's a fad that came to the spotlight with Baylor's controversial signing of James Nnaji earlier this week, a development in which the former (arguably current) New York Knicks center is slated to become the first former NBA draft pick to play NCAA basketball.