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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.

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