NAGTZAAM, ZACH
6-11 C (OHIO 2008-2009)
From Cambridge Southwood, where he averaged 22 ppg, 12 rpg and 5 apg as a senior. Led Southwood to an OFSAA Triple-A title.
Redshirted as a freshman in 2008. The Bobcats, coached by Tim O’Shea, finished 20-13 overall and 9-7 (tied 3rd, East division) of Mid-American play. They defeated Brown 80-74 in the opening round of the inaugural College Basketball Invitational Tournament before falling 79-73 to Bradley.
As a freshman in 2009, Nagtzaam appeared in 10 games, for an average 1.9 mpg. He hit 1-2 from the floor and 0-1 from the arc, while garnering 2 defensive boards (0.2 rpg), 2 fouls, 2 turnovers, 2 steals and 2 points (for a 0.2 ppg). The Bobcats, coached by John Groce, finished 15-17 overall and 7-9 (6th, East division) in Mid-American play.
Sidelined by a knee injury. Took a medical redshirt in 2010 and never played again.
NARAIN, NOLAN
6-9 C (SAN DIEGO STATE, 2016-2020)
From Mississauga, playing high school ball at La Lumiere School in Indiana, where he averaged 16 ppg, 10 rpg and 2 bpg as a senior.
Narain redshirted in 2016.
As a freshman in 2017, Narain played in 9 games for an average 6.1 mpg. He hit 6-18 from the floor and 1-4 from the arc, while garnering 9 boards, including 2 on the offensive glass and a 1.0 rpg, 3 turnovers, 1 steal and 13 points, for a 1.4 ppg. The Aztecs, coached by Steve Fisher, finished 19-14 overall and 9-9 (6th) in Mountain West play. After the season, Fisher retired and was replaced by long-time assistant Brian Dutcher.
As a sophomore in 2018, Narain started 1 of the 23 games he played, for an average 10.8 mpg. He hit 44-64 (.688) from the floor, 4-11 (.364) from the arc and 15-23 (.652) from the line, while garnering 46 boards (including 21 on the offensive glass and a 2.0 rpg), 37 fouls, 7 assists, 18 turnovers, 3 blocks, 5 steals and 107 points, for a 4.7 ppg. The Aztecs (coached by Brian Dutcher) finished 22-11 overall and 11-7 (tied 4th) in Mountain West play. They captured the postseason conference tournament by defeating New Mexico 82-75 and then lost 67-65 to Houston in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.
As a junior in 2019, Narain played in 31 games, for an average 12.3 mpg. He hit 38-76 from the floor, 4-14 (.286) from the arc and 9-22 (.409) from the line, while garnering 69 boards (including 32 on the offensive glass and a 2.2 rpg), 66 fouls, 18 assists, 22 turnovers, 8 steals, 8 blocks and 89 points, for a 2.9 ppg. The Aztecs (coached by Brian Dutcher) finished 21-13 overall and 11-7 (tied 4th) in Mountain West play. They defeated UNLV 63-55 and Nevada 65-56 before losing 64-57 to Utah State in the conference’s postseason tournament final.
As a senior in 2020, Narain started 1 of the 15 games he played, for an average 7.0 mpg. He hit 11-18 (.611) from the floor, 1-3 from the arc and 5-10 from the line, while garnering 21 boards (including 3 on the offensive glass and a 1.4 rpg), 18 fouls, 3 assists, 12 turnovers, 2 steals, 1 block and 28 points, for a 1.9 ppg. The Aztecs (coached by Brian Dutcher) 17-1 (1st) in Mountain West play and 30-2 overall. They defeated Air Force 73-60 and Boise State 81-68 before losing 59-56 to Utah State in the postseason conference tournament final. A sure-fire bet for a high-seed in the NCAA tourney, they were denied participation by the Covid-19 pandemic.
NASTIC, STEFAN
6-11 C (STANFORD, 2011-2015)
Born in Novi Sad, Serbia and a dual Canadian citizen. From Thornhill Secondary in Ontario, where he averaged 26 ppg, 15 rpg and 4 bpg as a senior.
As a freshman in 2011, Nastic played in 5 games, for an average 11.0 mpg before being sidelined for the season by a foot injury. He hit 5-12 (.417) from the floor, 0-2 from the arc and 5-8 (.625) from the line, while garnering 18 boards (including 5 on the offensive glass and 3.6 rpg), 7 fouls, 2 assists, 5 turnovers, 1 block and 15 pints, for a 3.0 ppg. The Cardinals, coached by Johnny Dawkins, finished 15-16 overall and 7-11 (tied 7th) in Pac 10 play. Appears to have been granted an injury exemption.
As a freshman in 2012, Nastic appeared in 25 games, for an average 6.2 mpg. He hit 13-37 (.351) from the floor, 2-4 from the arc and 22-32 (.688) from the line, while garnering 28 boards (including 10 on the offensive glass and a 1.1 rpg), 24 fouls, 6 assists, 21 turnovers, 5 blocks, 2 steals and 50 points, for a 2.0 ppg. The Cardinal, coached by Johnny Dawkins, finished 26-11 overall and 10-8 (7th) in Pac 12 play. They defeated Cleveland State 76-65, Illinois State 92-88, Nevada 84-56, Massachusetts 74-64 and Minnesota 75-51 to win the NIT title.
As a sophomore in 2013, Nastic started in 6 of the 23 games he played, for an average 7.2 mpg. He hit 12-48 (.250) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 23-31 (.742) from the line, while garnering 43 boards (including 17 on the offensive glass and a 1.9 rpg), 23 fouls, 5 assists, 16 turnovers, 4 blocks, 1 steal and 47 points, for a 2.0 ppg. The Cardinal, coached by Johnny Dawkins, finished 19-15 overall and 9-9 (tied 6th) in Pac 12 play. They defeated Stephen F. Austin 58-57 in the NIT before losing 66-54 to Alabama.
As a junior in 2014, Nastic started 35 of 36 games, for an average 19.7 mpg. He hit 98-169 (.580) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 71-111 (.640) from the line, while garnering 102 boards (including 32 on the offensive glass and 2.8 rpg), 119 fouls (fouling out 9 times), 41 assists, 45 turnovers, 33 blocks, 7 steals and 267 points, for a 7.4 ppg. The Cardinal, coached by Johnny Dawkins, finished 23-13 overall and 10-8 (tied 3rd) in Pac 12 play. They defeated Washington State 74-63 and Arizona State 79-58 before losing 84-59 to UCLA in the postseason conference tournament. After receiving an at-large berth to the NCAA tournament, they defeated New Mexico 58-53 and Kansas 60-57 before losing 82-72 to Dayton in the Sweet Sixteen.
As a senior in 2015, Nastic started all 37 games, playing an average 29.7 mpg. He hit 179-379 (.472) from the floor and 138-183 (.754) from the line, while garnering 239 boards, including 90 on the offensive glass and a 6.5 rpg, 137 fouls (fouling out 11 times), 53 assists, 75 turnovers, 38 blocks, 13 steals and 496 points, for a 13.4 ppg. The Cardinal, coached by Johnny Dawkins, finished 24-13 overall and 9-9 (tied 5th) in Pac 12 play. They defeated UC Davis 77-64, Rhode Island 74-65, Vanderbilt 78-75, Old Dominion 67-60 and Miami-FLA 66-64 to capture the NIT title.
NAURAIS, HUGO
6-8 F (WAGNER, 2013-2015)
Born in Laval, Quebec but raised in Nimes, France, where he averaged 8.1 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 1.7 apg and 1.8 spg for the club team Elan Chalon. Represented France at U18 Europeans but theoretically has Canadian citizenship.
As a freshman in 2013, Naurais appeared in 14 games, for an average 4.8 mpg. He hit 5-17 (.294) from the floor, 1-7 (.143) from the arc and 1-4 from the line, while garnering 14 boards (including 5 on the offensive glass and a 1.0 rpg), 9 fouls, 3 assists, 5 turnovers, 3 blocks, 4 steals and 12 points, for a 0.9 ppg. The Seahawks, coached by Bashir Mason, finished 19-12 overall and 12-6 (tied 2nd) in Northeast Conference play.
As a sophomore in 2014, Naurais appeared in 18 games, for an average 6.7 mpg. He hit 10-24 (.417) from the floor, 4-11 (.364) from the arc and 2-5 from the line, while garnering 36 boards (including 9 on the offensive glass and a 2.0 rpg), 21 fouls, 9 turnovers, 1 block, 3 steals and 26 points, for a 1.4 ppg. The Seahawks, coached by Bashir Mason, finished 19-12 overall and 12-4 (2nd) in Northeast Conference play.
As a junior in 2015, Naurais started 3 of the 25 games he played, for an average 10.0 mpg. He hit 16-49 (.327) from the floor, 0-12 from the arc and 3-6 from the line, while garnering 56 boards, including 22 on the offensive glass and a 2.2 rpg, 35 fouls, 4 assists, 16 turnovers, 9 blocks, 6 steals and 35 points, for a 1.4 ppg. The Seahawks, coached by Bashir Mason, finished 10-20 overall and 8-10 (tied 7th) in Northeast Conference play.
Naurais graduated after the 2015 season.
NDAHIRO, KEVIN
6-8 F (STETSON, 2015-2017)
From Ottawa, Ont., Edmonton’s Archbishop O’Leary High and Thomas Nelson High in Bardstown, Kentucky, where he averaged 17.4 ppg and 8.5 rpg as a senior.
Ndahiro redshirted in 2015. The Hatters, coached by Corey Williams, finished 9-22 overall and 3-11 (8th) in Atlantic Sun play.
As a freshman in 2016, Ndahiro played in 7 games, for an average 7.3 mpg. He hit 3-10 from the floor and 1-4 from the line, while garnering 12 boards, including 3 on the offensive glass and a 1.7 rpg, 13 fouls, 5 turnovers, 5 blocks and 7 points, for a 1.0 ppg. The Hatters, coached by Corey Williams, finished 12-22 overall and 4-10 (tied 7th) in Atlantic Sun play.
As a sophomore in 2017, Ndahiro played in 22 games, for an average 6.8 mpg. He hit 11-24 (.458) from the floor and 13-20 (.650) from the line, while garnering 43 boards, including 17 on the offensive glass and a 2.0 rpg, 36 fouls (fouling out once), 13 turnovers, 8 blocks, 2 steals and 35 points, for a 1.6 ppg. The Hatters (coached by Corey Williams) finished 11-21 overall and 3-11 (tied 7th) in Atlantic Sun play.
After the season, Ndahiro left the program and enrolled at NCAA Division II institution North Alabama, which joined the Division I ranks in the fall of 2018. A year later, he enrolled at Lakehead.
NDAYE, LUDOVIC
6-9 F (CLEVELAND STATE, 2011-2014)
Born in Kinshasa, Congo. Raised in Montreal. Played CEGEP ball one year and then attended St. Mary Secondary in Ontario before moving to the NEDA program and thereafter to Westwind Prep Academy in Arizona for his senior year, where he averaged 13.0 ppg and 9.2 rpg.
As a freshman in 2011, Ndaye played in 34 games, for an average 9.0 mpg. He hit 15-41 (.366) from the floor, 2-9 (.222) from the arc and 6-15 (.400) from the line, while garnering 53 boards (including 16 on the offensive glass and a 1.6 rpg), 58 fouls, 6 assists, 12 turnovers, 12 blocks, 8 steals and 38 points, for a 1.1 ppg. The Vikings, coached by Gary Waters, finished 27-9 overall and 13-5 (tied 1st) in Horizon league play. They defeated Vermont 63-60 in the opening round of the NIT before losing 64-56 to College of Charleston.
As a sophomore in 2012, Ndaye started 1 of the 30 games he played, for an average 7.5 mpg. He hit 14-36 (.389) from the floor, 1-5 from the arc and 9-14 (.643) from the line, while garnering 38 boards (including 15 on the offensive glass and a 1.3 rpg), 40 fouls, 3 assists, 11 turnovers, 6 blocks, 3 steals and 38 points, for a 1.3 ppg. The Vikings, coached by Gary Waters, finished 22-11 overall and 12-6 (2nd) in Horizon League play before losing 76-65 in the opening round of the NIT.
As a junior in 2013, Ndaye started 2 of the 24 games he played, for an average 12.6 mpg. He hit 30-71 (.423) from the floor, 1-4 from the arc and 12-22 (.545) from the line, while garnering 48 boards (including 20 on the offensive glass and a 2.0 rpg), 57 fouls (fouling out once), 2 assists, 8 turnovers, 16 blocks, 8 steals and 73 points, for a 3.0 ppg. The Vikings, coached by Gary Waters, finished 14-18 overall and 5-11 (tied 7th) in Horizon League play.
As a senior in 2014, Ndaye played in 6 games, for an average 8.5 mpg. He hit 8-13 (.615) from the floor and 2-3 (.667) from the line, while garnering 14 boards (including 6 on the offensive glass), 11 fouls, 1 turnover, 1 steal and 18 points, for a 3.0 ppg. The Vikings, coached by Gary Waters, finished 21-12 overall and 12-4 (2nd) in Horizon League play. They defeated Valparaiso 63-52 before losing 68-63 in the conference tournament. Invited to the CollegeInsider.com tournament, they lost 64-62 to Ohio in the opening round.
NDJOCK-TADJORE, JUSTIN
6-7 G (ST. BONAVENTURE, 2022-2023)
From Gatineau, Que. and Cegep de l’Outaouais.
As a freshman in 2022, Ndjock-Tadjore played in 12 games, for an average 2.6 mpg. He hit 1-3 from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 2-2 from the line, while garnering 2 boards, including 1 on the offensive glass and a 0.2 rpg, 3 fouls, 3 turnovers, 1 steal and 4 points, for a 0.3 ppg. The Bonnies (coached by Mark Schmidt) finished 23-10 and 12-5 (4th) in Atlantic 10 play. They fell 57-56 to St. Louis in the postseason conference tournament quarterfinals. They then defeated Colorado 76-58, Oklahoma 70-68 and Virginia 52-51 before losing 84-77 to eventual champ Xavier-O. in the NIT semi-finals.
As a sophomore in 2023, Ndjock-Tadjore played in 1 game for 8 minutes. He hit 0-3 from the floor and 0-1 from the arc, while garnering 3 boards, for a 3.0 rpg. The Bonnies (coached by Mark Schmidt) finished 14-18 overall and 8-10 (tied 8th) in Atlantic play before losing 65-54 to Davidson the postseason conference tournament second round.
After the season, Ndjock-Tadjore left the program and enrolled at Ottawa.
NDONG, THOMAS
6-10 C (OREGON STATE, 2024-
From Montreal, Que., and the NBA Academy Latin America in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Toiled for Canada at the U18 FIBA Americas tournament.
As a freshman in 2024, Ndong started 1 of the 21 games he played, for an average 9.0 mpg. He hit 10-33 (.303) from the floor, 4-11 (.364) from the arc and 14-24 (.583) from the line, while garnering 41 boards, including 10 on the offensive glass and a 2.0 rpg, 36 fouls, 9 assists, 7 turnovers, 6 steals, 3 blocks and 38 points, for a 1.8 ppg. The Beavers (coached by Wayne Tinkle) finished 13-19 overall and 5-15 (12th) in Pac 12 play. They fell 67-57 to U.C.L.A. in the opening round of the conference postseason tournament.
NDUR, MALACHI
6-8 F (BROWN, 2021-
From St. Thomas, Ont., and Cushing Academy in Vermont.
The Ivy League cancelled its 2020-21 campaign in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
As a freshman in 2022, Ndur played in 11 games, for an average 4.0 mpg. He hit 5-15 from the floor, 1-5 from the arc and 1-2 from the line, while garnering 12 boards, including 2 on the offensive glass and a 1.1 rpg, 4 fouls, 4 turnovers, 5 blocks and 12 points, for a 1.1 ppg. The Bruins (coached by Mike Martin) finished 13-16 overall and 5-9 (tied 6th) in Ivy play.
As a sophomore in 2023, Ndur started 3 of the 16 games he played, for an average 14.0 mpg. He hit 25-48 (.521) from the floor, 3-13 (.231) from the arc and 4-10 from the line, while garnering 48 boards, including 18 on the offensive glass and a 3.0 rpg, 22 fouls, 9 assists, 20 turnovers, 9 steals, 7 blocks and 57 points, for a 3.6 ppg. The Bruins, coached by Mike Martin, finished 14-13 overall and 7-7 (tied 4th) in Ivy League play.
As a junior in 2024, Ndur started 1 of 31 games, playing an average 14.3 ppg. He hit 40-83 (.482) from the floor, 12-34 (.353) from the arc and 31-43 (.721) from the line, while garnering 91 boards, including 32 on the offensive glass and a 2.9 rpg, 67 fouls, 35 assists, 26 turnovers, 11 steals, 22 blocks and 123 points, for a 4.0 ppg. The Bruins (coached by Mike Martin) finished 13-18 overall and 8-6 (4th) in Ivy play. They defeated Princeton 90-81 before losing 62-61 to Yale in the postseason conference tournament title bout.
NEATH, JAHCOBI
6-3 G (WAKE FOREST, 2020-2021 and WISCONSIN, 2022-2023)
From Toronto, Ont., and Crestwood Prep of the National Preparatory Association, where he helped the team to an NPA crown, while averaging 26 ppg, 7 rpg and 4 apg as a senior. Toiled for U18 Canadian team at the 2018 FIBA Americas championship and U19 team that finished 8th at the 2019 World Cup in Heraklion, Greece.
As a freshman in 2020, Neath started 5 of the 30 games he played, for an average 18.5 mpg. He hit 54-128 (.422) from the floor, 12-25 (.480) from the arc and 38-65 (.585) from the line, while garnering 56 boards (including 7 on the offensive glass and a 1.9 rpg), 49 fouls (fouling out once) 67 assists, 53 turnovers, 1 block, 15 steals, and 158 points, for a 5.3 ppg. The Demon Deacons (coached by Steve Forbes) finished 6-14 (tied 12th) in ACC play and 13-18 overall. Postseason play was cancelled by the Covid-19 pandemic.
As a sophomore in 2021, Neath started 4 of the 20 games he played, for an average 15.8 mpg. He hit 25-70 (.357) from the floor, 6-27 (.222) from the arc and 19-21 (.905) from the line, while garnering 35 boards (including 4 on the offensive glass and a 1.8 rpg), 28 fouls (fouling out twice), 33 assists, 35 turnovers, 2 blocks, 9 steals and 75 points, for a 3.8 ppg. The Demon Deacons (coached by Steve Forbes) finished 6-16 overall and 3-15 (14th) in ACC play.
After the season, Neath left the program and entered the NCAA transfer portal, enrolling at Wisconsin, where he was eligible as a junior in 2022.
As a junior in 2022, Neath started 1 of the 23 games he played, for an average 9.7 mpg. He hit 11-43 (.256) from the floor, 4-18 (.222) from the arc and 11-15 (.733) from the line, while garnering 34 boards, including 9 on the offensive glass and a 1.5 rpg, 13 fouls, 8 assists, 6 turnovers, 4 steals, 1 block and 37 points, for a 1.6 ppg. The Badgers (coached by Greg Gard) finished 25-8 and 15-5 (tied 1st) in Big Ten play. They fell 69-63 to Michigan State in the conference postseason tournament quarterfinals. A 4th-seed in the NCAA tournament, they defeated Colgate 67-60 before losing 51-49 to Richmond in the round of 32.
As a senior in 2023, Neath played in 3 games, for an average 9.0 mpg, before being sidelined for the season by a hip injury. He hit 1-4 from the floor and 1-2 from the arc, while garnering 1 board, for a 0.3 rpg, 2 fouls, 1 assist, 2 turnovers, 1 steal and 3 points for a 1.0 ppg. The Badgers (coached by Greg Gard) finished 20-15 overall and 9-11 (tied 11th) in Big Ten play before losing 65-57 to Ohio State in the opening round of the postseason conference tournament. They defeated Bradley 81-62, Liberty 75-71 and Oregon 61-58 before losing 56-54 to North Texas in the NIT semi-finals.
Bonsu subsequently enrolled at Toronto Metropolitan where he was eligible as a fifth-year senior in 2023-24.
NEKKERS, CAMERON
6-1 G (COPPIN STATE, 1993)
Played for Oshawa O’Neil.
As a freshman in 1993, Nekkers played in 10 games, for a total 22 minutes. He hit 2-10 from the floor and 2-5 from the arc, while garnering 3 boards, 3 fouls, 1 assist and 6 points, for a 0.6 ppg. The Eagles, coached by Fang Mitchell, finished 22-8 overall and 16-0 (1st) in MEAC play, before losing 93-66 to Cincinnati in the opening round of the NCAA tourney.
After one season, Nekkers transferred to Guelph, where he was eligible in 1995 and then to Windsor in 1998. Later became the coach of the Pickering Pine Ridge Secondary girl’s teams.
NELSON, RANDY
6-8 F (CHICAGO STATE, 2000-2002)
From Toronto Bathurst Heights. Although he initially accepted a scholarship from Niagara, Nelson never played for the Purple Eagles and instead surfaced at Chicago State as an eligible freshman in 99-00.
As a freshman in 2000, Nelson started 6 of the 10 games he played, toiling an average 19.6 mpg. He hit 3-14 (.214) from the floor and 6-12 from the line, while garnering 47 boards (including 20 on the offensive glass and a 4.7 rpg), 3 assists (0.3 apg), 10 turnovers (1.0 tpg), 5 steals (0.5 spg), 7 blocks (0.7 bpg), 25 fouls (fouling out once) and 12 points, for a 1.2 ppg (and a game high 4). The Cougars, coached by Bo Ellis, finished 10-18 overall and 7-9 (7th) in Mid-Continent play.
As a sophomore in 2001, started in 19 of the 26 games he played, for an average 18.6 mpg. He hit 55-106 (.519) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 17-54 (.315) from the line, while garnering 86 boards (including 31 on the offensive glass and a 3.3 rpg), 17 assists (0.7 apg), 41 turnovers (1.5 tpg), 15 steals (0.6 spg), 9 blocks (0.3 bpg), 63 fouls (fouling out 3 times) and 127 points, for a 4.p ppg (and a game-high 13). The Cougars, coached by Bo Ellis, finished 5-22 overall and 2-14 (9th) in Mid-Continent play. Ellis said Nelson’s conditioning and attitude going into 2002 campaign was evident. “In our conditioning drills, the veterans have been laughing as they see the new kids discovering how hard it is at this level.”
As a junior in 2002, Nelson started in 6 of the 21 games he played, for an average 12 mpg. He hit 10-24 (.417) from the floor and 9-23 (.391) from the line, while garnering 40 boards (including 10 on the offensive glass and a 0.5 rpg), 12 assists (0.6 apg), 26 turnovers (1.2 tpg), 3 steals (0.1 spg), 1 block, 36 fouls (fouling out twice) and 29 points, for a 1.4 ppg (and a game-high 9). The Cougars, coached by Bo Ellis, finished 2-26 overall and 0-14 (8th) in Mid-Continent play.
Left the program after the season.
NEMBHARD, ANDREW
6-5 G (FLORIDA, 2019-2020 and GONZAGA, 2021-2022)
From Aurora, Ont., and Montverde Academy in Florida, where he led the team to a title at the Geico Nationals Tournament.
As a freshman in 2019, Nembhard started all 36 games, playing an average 32.9 mpg. He hit 106-256 (.414) from the floor, 35-101 (.347) from the arc and 42-55 (.764) from the line, while garnering 103 boards (including 6 on the offensive glass and a 2.9 rpg), 62 fouls, 194 assists, 75 turnovers, 44 steals, 2 blocks and 189 points, for an 8.0 ppg. He was named to the SEC All-Freshman team. The Gators (coached by Mike White) finished 20-16 overall and 9-9 (8th) in SEC play. They defeated Arkansas 66-50 and LSU 76-73 before losing 65-62 to Auburn in the conference’s postseason tournament, and then clipped Nevada 70-61 before losing 64-49 to Michigan in the second round of the NCAA tournament.
After the season, Nembhard declared for the NBA draft and went undrafted. He signed a summer league contract with the Toronto Raptors and then returned to the Gators.
As sophomore in 2020, Nembhard started all 31 games, playing an average 33.3 mpg. He hit 130-295 (.441) from the floor, 32-104 (.308) from the arc and 55-71 (.775) from the line, while garnering 92 boards (including 3 on the offensive glass and a 3.0 rpg), 47 fouls, 173 assists, 80 turnovers, 33 steals, 2 blocks and 347 points, for an 11.2 ppg. He led the SEC with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 2.2. The Gators (coached by Mike White) finished 11-7 (tied 4th) and 19-12 overall. Postseason play was cancelled by the Covid-19 pandemic.
After the season, Nembhard initially declared for the NBA draft but reconsidered and transferred to Gonzaga, where he was eligible as a junior in 2021.
As a junior in 2021, Nembhard started 16 of 32 games, playing an average 29.9 mpg. He hit 109-227 (.480) from the floor, 32-99 (.323) from the arc and 43-57 (.754) from the line, while garnering 76 boards, including 6 on the offensive glass and a 2.4 rpg, 58 fouls, 140 assists, 39 turnovers, 3 blocks, 34 steals and 293 points, for a 9.2 ppg. Nembhard led the league in assist/turnover ratio (3.10) was chosen the league’s Sixth Man of the Year and a second-team all-conference selection. The Zags, coached by Mark Few, finished 31-1 overall and 15-0 (1st) in West Coast play. They defeated St. Mary’s 78-55 and Brigham Young 88-78 to capture the conference postseason title. As the number one overall seed in the NCAA tournament, Gonzaga dispatched 16th-seeded Norfolk State 98-55, 8th-seed Oklahoma 87-71, 5th-seed Creighton 83-65, 6th-seed U.S.C. 85-66 and 11th-seed U.C.L.A. 93-90 in overtime before losing 86-70 to 2nd-seed Baylor in the NCAA final.
As a senior in 2022, Nembhard started all 32 games, playing an average 32.0 mpg. He hit 140-310 (.452) from the floor, 51-133 (.383) from the arc and 48-55 (.873) from the line, while garnering 94 boards, including 14 on the offensive glass and a 3.4 rpg, 184 assists, 62 turnovers, 51 steals, 4 blocks and 379 points, for an 11.8 ppg. Nembhard led the league in assists (6.4 apg) and assist/turnover ratio (4.3). He was chosen a first-team all-star and was named MVP of the conference postseason tournament. The Zags (coached by Mark Few) finished 28-4 overall and 13-1 (1st) in West Coast play. They defeated San Francisco 81-71 and Saint Mary’s-CAL 82-69 to capture the conference postseason tournament title. As a number one seed in the NCAA tournament, they defeated Georgia State 93-76 and Memphis 82-78 before losing 74-68 to Arkansas in the Sweet Sixteen.
Nembhard was a second round (31st pick) of the NBA draft.
As of 2022-23, Nembhard earned US$2,244,111 in the NBA.
Andrew Nembhard’s NBA stats at basketball-reference.com
NEMBHARD, RYAN
6-5 F (CREIGHTON, 2022-2023 and GONZAGA, 2024-
From Aurora, Ont. and Monteverde Academy in Florida. Toiled for Canada at the FIBA U16 Americas in Brazil in 2019, where he averaged 14.3 ppg and 9.0 apg in leading the country to a silver medal. Led Canada to a bronze medal at the FIBA U19 Worlds in Latvia, where he averaged 15.1 ppg, 6-7 apg and 1.4 spg.
As a freshman in 2022, Nembhard started all 27 games he played, for an average 34.8 mpg. He hit 115-285 (.404) from the floor, 33-106 (.311) from the arc and 41-56 (.732) from the line, while garnering 85 boards, including 6 on the offensive eglass and a 3.1 rpg, 56 fouls (fouling out twice), 119 assists, 85 turnovers, 1 block, 34 steals and 304 points, for an 11.3 ppg. Nembhard was selected the Big East conference rookie of the year. The Bluejays (coached by Greg McDermott) finished 23-12 overall and 12-7 (4th) in Big East play. They defeated Marquette 74-63 and Providence 85-58 before losing 54-48 to Villanova in the postseason conference tournament final. As a 9th-seed in the NCAA tournament, they defeated San Diego State 72-69 before losing 79-72 to Kansas in the opening/second round.
As a sophomore in 2023, Nembhard started all 32 games, playing an average 34.0 mpg. He hit 161-373 (.432) from the floor, 53-149 (.356) from the arc and 74-85 (.871) from the line, while garnering 147 boards, including 13 on the offensive glass and a 4.0 rpg, 70 fouls, 176 assists, 77 turnovers, 3 blocks, 26 steals and 449 points, for a 12.1 ppg. The Bluejays (coached by Greg McDermott) finished 24-13 overall and 14-6 (3rd) in Big East play. They defeated Villanova 87-74 before losing 82-60 to Xavier-O in the postseason conference tournament semi-finals. As a 6th-seeded in the NCAA tournament, they defeated N.C. State 72-63, Baylor 85-76 and Princeton 86-75 before losing 57-56 to San Diego State in the Elite Eight.
After the season, Nembhard entered the transfer portal and enrolled at Gonzaga, where he was eligible as a junior in 2023-24.
As a junior in 2024, Nembhard started all 35 games, playing an average 35.7 mpg. He hit 165-371 (.445) from the floor, 35-109 (.321) from the arc and 76-101 (.752) from the line, while garnering 139 boards, including 16 on the offensive glass and a 4.0 rpg, 58 fouls, 243 assists, 81 turnovers, 1 block, 41 steals and 441 points, for a 12.6 ppg. He was a first-team conference all-star and was chosen to the postseason all-tournament team. The Zags (coached by Mark Few) finished 27-8 overall and 14-2 (2nd) in West Coast play. They defeated San Francisco 89-77 before losing 69-60 to Saint Mary’s in the postseason conference tournament title bout. As 5th-seed in the Midwest regional of the NCAA draw, they defeated McNeese State 86-65 and Kansas 89-68 before losing 80-68 to Purdue in the Sweet Sixteen.
NENADIC, MILOS
6-10 F (MAINE, 2022-
From Kitchener, Ont. and Western Reserve Academy. Toiled for the U16 Canadian team at the FIBA Americas in 2019.
As a freshman in 2022, Nenadic started 2 of the 15 games he played, for an average 6.4 mpg. He hit 14-32 (.438) from the floor, 2-9 (.222) from the arc and 3-5 (.600) from the line, while garnering 26 boards, including 12 on the offensive glass and a 1.7 rpg, 12 fouls, 4 assists, 7 turnovers, 1 steal, 2 blocks and 33 points, for a 2.2 ppg. The Black Bears (coached by interim Jason Steadman) finished 6-23 overall and 3-15 (10th) in America East play.
As a sophomore in 2023, Nenadic played in 21 games, for an average 7.7 mpg. He hit 17-44 (.386) from the floor, 4-12 from the arc and 9-12 from the line, while garnering 28 boards, including 10 on the offensive glass and a 1.3 rpg, 25 fouls, 7 assists, 14 turnovers, 2 steals, 6 blocks and 47 points, for a 2.2 ppg. The Black Bears (coached by Chris Markwood) finished 13-17 overall and 7-9 (7th) in America East play, losing 85-54 to UMassachusetts-Lowell in the quarterfinals of the postseason conference tournament.
As a junior in 2024, Nenadic played in 16 games, for an average 5.8 mpg. He hit 14-28 from the floor, 0-5 from the arc and 1-7 (.143) from the line, while garnering 30 boards, including 7 on the offensive glass and a 1.9 rpg, 8 fouls, 4 assists, 5 turnovers, 2 steals, 2 blocks and 29 points, for a 1.8 ppg. The Black Bears (coached by Chris Markwood) finished 15-17 overall and 7-9 (tied 4th) in America East play. They fell 84-58 to Bryant in the opening round of the conference postseason tournament.
NEUFELD, MATTHEW
6-11 C (ST. LOUIS, 2016-2017 and CAL-DAVIS, 2019-2020)
From Victoria Lambrick Park, where he averaged 24 ppg and 10 rpg, where he led the Lions to a provincial title and was named provincial tournament MVP, and then a year at Sunrise Christian Academy in Wichita, Kansas. He toiled on the U-19 national team at the 2015 FIBAs in Heraklion, Greece, where he averaged 5.1 ppg and 3.0 rpg, while helping Canada to a fifth-place finish.
As a freshman in 2016, Neufeld started 2 of the 25 games he played, for an average 9.7 mpg. He hit 18-40 (.450) from the floor, 0-5 from the arc and 9-24 (.375) from the line, while garnering 30 rebounds, including 7 on the offensive glass and 1.2 rpg, 29 fouls, 2 assists, 20 turnovers, a 0.1 asst/to ratio, 7 steals, 6 blocks and 45 points, for a 1.8 ppg. The Billikens, coached by Jim Crews, finished 11-21 overall and 5-13 (tied 12th) in Atlantic 10 play. After the season, Crews was turfed and replaced by Travis Ford, who’d just been fired after nine years at the helm of Oklahoma State.
As a sophomore in 2017, Neufeld played in 28 games, for an average 5.4 mpg. He hit 10-20 from the floor and 5-8 (.625) from the line, while garnering 23 boards, including 5 on the offensive glass and a 0.8 rpg, 24 fouls (fouling out once), 4 assists (0.1 apg), 11 turnovers (.36 asst/to ratio), 2 steals, 1 block and 25 points, for a 0.9 ppg. The Billikens (coached by Travis Ford) finished 12-21 overall and 6-12 (11th) in Atlantic 10 play.
After the season, Neufeld left the program and transferred to Cal Davis, where he was required to sit out 2018 under NCAA transfer rules.
As a junior in 2019, Neufeld started 20 of the 30 games he played, for an average 16.3 mpg. He hit 93-170 (.547) from the floor and 49-76 (.645) from the line, while garnering 90 boards (including 30 on the offensive glass and a 3.0 rpg), 86 fouls, 8 assists, 41 turnovers, 12 steals, 19 blocks and 235 points, for a 7.8 ppg. The Aggies (coached by Jim Les) finished 11-20 overall and 7-9 (tied 6th) in Big West play.
As a senior in 2020, Neufeld started 21 of the 29 games he played, for an average 18.6 mpg. He hit 85-153 (.549) from the floor and 45-60 (.750) from the line, while garnering 95 boards (including 27 on the offensive glass and a 3.3 rpg), 60 fouls, 7 assists, 54 turnovers, 10 steals, 7 blocks and 213 points, for a 7.3 ppg. The Aggies (coached by Jim Les) finished 8-8 (tied 4th) in Big West play and 14-18 overall. Postseason play was cancelled by the Covid-19 pandemic.
NEWBY, JABS
6-1 G (EASTERN KENTUCKY, 2011-2012)
From Brampton, Ont. and Mountain State Academy in Beckley, West Virginia, where he averaged 10 ppg, 7 apg and 2 spg as a senior.
As a freshman in 2011, Newby started 1 of the 22 games he played, for an average 11.8 mpg. He hit 18-53 (.340) from the line, 1-12 (.083) from the arc and 10-15 (.667) from the line, while garnering 28 boards (including 10 on the offensive glass and a 1.3 rpg), 3 fouls (fouling out once), 31 assists, 24 turnovers, 10 seals and 47 points, for a 2.1 ppg. The Colonels, coached by Jeff Neubauer, finished 15-16 overall and 9-9 (6th) in Ohio Valley Conference play.
As a sophomore in 2012, Newby played in 30 games, for an average 11.9 mpg. He hit 19-62 (.306) from the floor, 3-11 (.273) from the arc and 10-20 from the line, while garnering 40 boards (including 16 on the offensive glass and a 1.3 rpg), 42 fouls, 43 assists (1.4 apg), 17 turnovers, 11 steals, 5 blocks and 51 points, for a 1.7 ppg. The Colonels, coached by Jeff Neubauer, finished 16-16 overall and 7-9 (8th) in Ohio Valley Conference play.
After the season, Newby transferred to Division 2 Gannon University in Pennsylvania in an effort to obtain more playing time.
NEWELL, PETE
(LOYOLA-MARYMOUNT, 1933-39)
Born in Vancouver, B.C. and raised in Los Angeles, California. A dual citizen?
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Newell subsequently became a storied coach, after whom is named the NABC Big Man of the Year award. Oft called “America’s basketball guru,” Newell coached the University of San Francisco from 1946-50, leading them to an NIT title in 1949. He coached Michigan State from 1950-54 and then the University of California form 1954-60, leading them to an NCAA title in 1959. Over 14 seasons, he had a career coaching record of 234-123. He was named NABC and UPI coach of the year in 1960. He called the United States to a gold medal at the Olympic Games in 1960. He was inducted to the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1979 and to the FIBA Basketball Hall of Fame in 2009. Considered one of the most influential figures in basketball history, he ran a famous instructional camp for big men for decades.
NEWMAN, JAKE
(LAFAYETTE, 2014-2015)
From Surrey White Rock Christian and the Hun School of Princeton, a prep school in New Jersey.
As a freshman in 2014, Newman played in 16 games, for an average 5.7 mpg. He hit 5-12 (.417) from the floor, 2-5 from the arc and 1-2 from the line, while garnering 6 boards (including 1 on the offensive glass and a 0.4 rpg), 10 fouls, 7 assists, 7 turnovers and 13 points, for a 0.8 ppg. The Leopards (coached by Fran O’Hanlan) finished 11-20 overall and 6-12 (tied 7th) in Patriot League play.
As a sophomore in 2015, Newman played in 13 games, for an average 2.7 mpg. He hit 1-1 from the floor and 3-8 from the line, while garnering 6 boards, including 1 on the offensive glass and a 0.5 rpg, 2 fouls, 2 assists and 5 points, for a 0.4 ppg. The Leopards, coached by Fran O’Hanlan, finished 20-13 overall and 9-9 (4th) in Patriot League play. They defeated Boston University 89-64, Bucknell 80-74 and American 65-63 to capture the postseason conference crown and then fell 93-52 to Villanova in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.
After the season, Newman transferred to the Carleton Ravens. But he eventually enrolled at the University of Victoria, where he was eligible to play in 2016-17.
NEWTON, BROCK
6-10 G (BUCKNELL, 2022)
From Fergus, Ont. Southwest Academy in London, and the Toronto Basketball Academy.
As a freshman in 2022, Newton played in 12 games, for an average 2.9 mpg. He hit 2-7 (.286) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 2-4 from the line, while garnering 6 boards, including 3 on the offensive glass and a 0.5 rpg, 4 fouls, 2 assists, 1 turnover, 1 steal and 6 points, for a 0.5 ppg. The Bisons (coached by Nathan Davis) finished 9-23 overall and 5-13 (tied 9th) in Patriot play. They defeated Lafayette 82-81 before losing 96-68 to Colgate in the conference postseason tournament quarterfinals.
After the season, Newton left the program and enrolled at uOttawa.
NEWTON, GREG
6-11 C (DUKE, 1994-1997)
As a senior at A.N. Myer HS in Niagara Falls, Newton averaged 28.0 ppg, 15 rpg and 4 bpg.
As a freshman in 1994, Newton appeared in 21 games, for an average 5.5 mpg. He hit 8-22 (.364) from the floor and 7-13 (.538) from the line, while garnering 27 boards, including 6 on the offensive glass and a 1.3 rpg, 21 fouls, 9 assists, 13 turnovers, 7 blocks, 6 steals and 23 points, for a 1.1 ppg. Lauded as a hard worker but too skinny and easily pushed around inside. His highest outputs were 5-point outings against Brown and Northeastern. Duke, coached by Mike Krzyzewski, finished the season 28-6 after winning the regular season ACC crown with a 12-4 record. Although the Blue Devils lost in the ACC postseason tourney semis, they caught fire in the NCAA tournament, defeating Texas Southern 82-70, Michigan State 85-74, Marquette 5949, Purdue 69-60 and Florida 70-65 before losing 76-72 to Arkansas in the final.
As a sophomore in 1995, Newton played in 25 games, for an average 11.4 mpg. He hit 41-62 (.661) from the floor and 17-36 (.472) from the line, while garnering 84 boards, including 26 on the offensive glass and a 3.4 rpg, 50 fouls, 6 assists, 18 turnovers, 11 blocks, 7 steals and 112 points, for a 4.0 ppg. His minutes were diminished to 8.9 in ACC play. Duke, coached by Mike Krzyzewski for 12 games and Pete Gaudet for 19, finished 13-18 overall and 2-14 (9th and last) in ACC play.
After the season, Newton was suspended from Duke for academic dishonesty for one semester after being caught cheating on a computer science exam. But he made up enough credits in summer school to be eligible for the 95-96 season.
As a junior in 1996, Newton solidified his reputation as a flake and bad boy, piercing his bellybutton with a ring, putting a barbell through his tongue, inserting a ring through his eyebrow, adding tattoos and getting involved in a well-publicized cheating conviction. Referred to Tim Duncan as “soft” and “babylike” after a loss to the Wake Forest. Newton kept a picture of Dennis Rodman in his locker but teammate Ricky Price noted “I just wish he would rebound like Rodman.” Newton started all 31 games, playing an average 29.6 mpg. He hit 150-264 (.568) from the floor and 79-134 (.590) from the line, while garnering 255 boards, including 106 on the offensive glass and an 8.2 rpg, 96 fouls (fouling out twice), 15 assists, 51 turnovers, 47 blocks, 29 steals and 379 points, for a 12.2 ppg. The Blue Devils, coached by Mike Krzyzewski, finished 18-13 overall and 8-8 (tied 4th) in the ACC before losing 75-60 to Eastern Michigan in the first round of the NCAA tourney. Came on strong in the second half of the season, including four double-doubles in the Blue Devil’s last six games.
After starting strong in his senior year, scoring in double figures in 13 of Duke’s first 14 games, Newton fell squarely into Krzyzewski’s doghouse early in ACC regular season play. He was benched in favor a smaller player, sulked and then missed a week of practice with a bad back. He saw progressively less action as the season expired, appearing for only a minute in Duke’s opening round 71-68 NCAA victory over Murray State. He didn’t even make an appearance in the Blue Devil’s 98-87 second round loss to Providence. On the year, Newton started in 23 of the 30 games in which he played, for an average 22.9 mpg. He hit 111-197 (.563) from the floor and 89-132 (.674) from the line, while garnering 184 boards (including 57 on the offensive glass and a 6.1 rpg), 18 assists (0.6 apg), 36 turnovers (1.2 tpg), 26 steals (0.9 spg), 32 blocks (1.1 bpg), 67 fouls (fouling out twice) and 311 points, for a 10.4 ppg (and a game-high 25). Duke finished 24-9 and 12-4 (tied 1st) in the ACC. He started 22 of Duke’s 30 games. Krzyzewski later described Newton, in John Feinstein’s book ‘A March to Madness’, as one of proud program’s greatest mistakes. After his college career, Newton played abroad for pro teams in Belgium and Israel, while repeatedly toiling for the Canadian national team.
NICHOLLS, KAILON
6-0 G (DUQUESNE, 2024-
From Toronto, Ont. And the Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, Virginia, where he averaged 16.9 ppg, 4-5 rpg, 5.9 apg and 2.3 spg as a senior.
As a freshman in 2024, Nicholls played in 9 games, for an average 6.4 mpg He hit 4-8 from the floor and 1-1 from the arc, while garnering 5 boards, including 1 on the offensive glass and a 1.0 rpg, 4 fouls, 8 assists, 6 turnovers, 2 steals and 9 points and 1.0 ppg. The Dukes (coached by Keith Dambrot) finished 15-12 overall and 10-8 (6th) in Atlantic 10 play. They defeated Saint Louis 83-73, Dayton 65-57, St. Bonaventure 70-60 and Virginia Commonwealth 57-51 to capture the conference postseason tournament title. A day later, Dambrot announced his retirement and was eventually replaced by assistant Dru Joyce. As the 11th-seed in the East regional, the Dukes defeated B.Y.U. 71-67 before losing 89-63 in the second round of the draw. After the season, Dambrot
NICHOLSON, ANDREW
6-10 C (ST. BONAVENTURE, 2009-2012)
From Mississauga Father Goetz, where he averaged 18 ppg, 12 rpg and 6 bpg as a senior.
As a freshman in 2009, Nicholson started 25 of 30 games, playing an average 25.1 mpg. He hit 154-256 (.602) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 68-111 (.613) from the line, while garnering 180 boards (including 64 on the offensive glass and a 6.0 rpg), 99 fouls (fouling out 4 times), 7 assists, 62 turnovers, 81 blocks, 17 steals and 376 points, for a 12.5 ppg. The Bonnies, coached by Mark Schmidt, finished 15-15 overall and 6-10 (11th) in Atlantic 10 play. Nicholson was named the Atlantic Ten rookie of the year.
As a sophomore in 2010, Nicholson started 30 of 30 games, playing an average 30.2 mpg. He hit 198-351 (.564) from the floor and 95-125 (.760) from the line, while garnering 231 boards (including 72 on the offensive glass and a 7.1 rpg), 90 fouls (fouling out six times), 15 assists, 55 turnovers, 55 blocks, 6 steals and 491 points, for a 16.4 ppg. The Bonnies, coached by Mark Schmidt, finished 15-16 overall and 7-9 (tied 8th) in Atlantic 10 play.
As a junior in 2011, Nicholson started 31 of 31 games, for an average 33.8 mpg. He hit 237-415 (.571) from the floor, 6-23 (.261) from the arc and 165-232 (.711) from the line, while garnering 225 boards (including 52 on the offensive glass and a 7.3 rpg), 92 fouls (fouling out once), 32 assists, 99 turnovers, 45 blocks, 17 steals and 645 points, for a 20.8 ppg. The Bonnies, coached by Mark Schmidt, finished 16-15 overall and 8-8 (7th) in Atlantic 10 play. They lost 69-54 to Central Florida in the opening round of the College Basketball Invitational.
As a senior in 2012, Nicholson started all 32 games, for an average 30.1 mpg. He hit 220-385 (.571) from the floor, 23-53 (.434) from the arc and 128-165 (.776) from the line, while garnering 269 boards (including 83 on the offensive glass and an 8.4 rpg), 90 fouls (fouling out 5 times), 33 assists, 80 turnovers, 63 blocks, 21 steals and 591 points, for a 118.5 ppg. The Bonnies, coached by Mark Schmidt, finished 20-12 overall and 10-6 (tied 3rd) in Atlantic 10 play. They captured the postseason Atlantic 10 title and then lost 66-63 to Florida State in the opening/second round of the NCAA tournament. He was chosen the Atlantic 10 Player of the Year and earned his second consecutive First and All-Defensive team citations.
After the season, Nicholson was the 19th pick (19th overall) of the 2012 NBA draft, taken by the Orlando Magic.
In July, 2016, Nicholson signed a four-year contract with the Washington Wizards valued at $26-million.
On February 22, 2017, Nicholson was traded by the Wizards, along with Marcus Thornton and 2017 1st round draft pick to the Brooklyn Nets for Bojan Bogdanovic and Chris McCullough. In July, 2017, he was traded to Portland and then subsequently waived under the stretch provision on August 30,2017.
Over the course of his NBA career, Nicholson earned US$30,445,996.
ANDREW NICHOLSON’s NBA STATS at basketballreference.com
NISSEN, ERIK
6-9 C (MAINE, 2014-2015)
From Quispamsis, N.B., Kennebecasis Valley High, where he competed in basketball, volleyball and rowing.
As a freshman in 2014, Nissen started in 2 of the 9 games he played, for an average 7.3 mpg. He hit 9-16 (.562) from the floor, 1-2 from the arc and 8-9 (.889) from the floor, while garnering 16 boards (including 4 on the offensive glass and a 1.8 rpg), 14 fouls, 1 assist, 3 turnovers, a 0.3 asst/to ratio, 1 steal, 5 blocks (0.6 bpg) and 27 points, for a 3.0 ppg. The Black Bears, coached by Ted Woodward, finished 6-23 overall and 4-12 (tied 7th) in America East play.
As a sophomore in 2015, Nissen played in 20 games, for an average 5.8 mpg. He hit 12-33 (.364) from the floor and 2-5 from the line, while garnering 28 boards, including 5 on the offensive glass and a 1.4 rpg., 22 fouls, 3 assists, 10 turnovers, 0.3 asst/to ratio, 3 steals, 3 blocks and 26 points, for a 1.3 ppg. The Black Bears, coached by Bob Walsh, finished 3-27 overall and 2-14 (8th) in America East play.
After the season, Nissen transferred to Acadia, where he was eligible as a third-year player in 2016.
NKWO, JOSHUA
6-2 G (HOUSTON BAPTIST, 2021-2022)
Nigerian born. From Hamilton, Ont. and Columbia International College, where he averaged 14 ppg, 7 apg and 5 rpg as a senior.
As a freshman in 2021, Nkwo played in 1 game, for 1 minute. He garnered 1 rebound. The Huskies (coached by Ron Cottrell) finished 6-19 overall and 4-11 (11th) in Southland play. They defeated Incarnate Word 80-68 before losing 62-52 to Lamar in the postseason conference tournament second round.
As a sophomore in 2022, Nkwo played in 1 game, for 6 minutes. He hit 0-1 from the floor, while committing 1 turnover and pilfering 1 ball. The Huskies (coached by Ron Cottrell) finished 11-18 overall and 6-8 (5th) in Southland play. They lost 75-60 to Texas A&M-Corpus Christi in the conference postseason tournament quarterfinals.
NLANDU, LUNZAYA
6-7 F (NORTHEASTERN, 2001-2002 and WESTERN CAROLINA 2004-2005)
Born in Kinshasa, Zaire. The 230-pound Nlandu averaged 15.2 ppg and 11.6 rpg in his final year at Vanier College in Montreal.
Nlandu broke his wrist and red-shirted as a freshman in 2001. The Huskies, coach by Ron Everhart, finished 10-19 and 8-10 (6th) in America East play. “He’s a tremendously hard worker and a very proud kid who has had success through international basketball. He’s a kid who expects to be good and I expect to be good,” said Everhart.
As a freshman in 2002, Nlandu started 16 of 28 games, playing an average 16.6 mpg. He hit 36-87 (.414) from the floor, 3-11 (.273) from the arc and 26-57 (.456) from the line, while garnering 96 boards (including 41 on the offensive glass and a 3.4 rpg), 84 fouls (fouling out 5 times), 23 assists, 31 turnovers, 9 blocks, 16 steals and 101 points, for a ppg of 3.6. Northeastern, coached by Ron Everhart, finished 7-21 overall and 5-11 (tied 7th) in America East play.
After the season, Nlandu left the program and enrolled at Santa Fe Community College. He then accepted a scholarship to Western Carolina, where he is eligible as a junior in 2004. Expected to be a major rebounder and physical presence for the Catamounts.
As a junior in 2004, Nlandu started 6 of the 10 games he played, toiling an average 20.7 mpg. He hit 13-22 (.591) from the floor, an d9-22 (.409) from the line, while garnering 50 boards (including 14 on the offensive glass and a rpg of 5.0), 32 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 5 assists, 21 turnovers, 4 steals and 35 points, for a ppg of 3.5. Nlandu missed the second half of the season after fracturing the medial malleoli in his left ankle. The Catamounts, coached by Steve Shurina, finished 13-15 overall and 6-10 (5th, North division) in Southern Conference play.
As a senior in 2005, Nlandu started 9 of the 29 games he played, toiling an average 14.5 mpg. He his 34-67 (.507) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 28-43 (.651) from the line, while garnering 91 boards (including 34 on the offensive glass and a 3.1 rpg), 70 fouls (fouling out twice), 29 assists, 36 turnovers, 20 steals and 95 points, for a ppg of 3.3. The Catamounts, coached by Steve Shurina, finished 8-22 overall and 3-13 (6th, North division) in Southern Conference play.
NOEL, DAVID
6-3 F (NC-WILMINGTON, 2004 AND CENTRAL FLORIDA, 2006-2008)
Born in Montreal, Quebec. Toiled at Boynton Beach, Florida.
As a freshman in 2004, Noel started 3 of the 26 games, for an average 11.3 mpg. He hit 35-69 (.507) from the floor, 10-24 (.417) from the arc and 16-24 (.667) from the line, while garnering 39 boards (including 8 on the offensive glass and a 1.5 rpg), 23 assists (0.9 apg), 34 turnovers (1.3 tpg), 17 steals (0.7 spg), 2 blocks (0.1 bpg), 30 fouls and 96 points, for a 3.7 ppg (and a game-high 13). The Seahawks, coached by Brad Brownell, finished 15-15 overall and 11-10 (7th) in Colonial play.
After the season, left the program and enrolled at Central Florida.
As a sophomore in 2006, Noel played in 28 games, for an average 11.8 mpg. He hit 24-56 (.429) from the floor, 8-28 (.286) from the arc and 23-31 (.742) from the line, while garnering 67 boards (including 15 on the offensive glass and a 2.4 rpg), 41 assists (1.5 apg), 33 turnovers (1.2 tpg), 17 steals (0.6 spg), 2 blocks (0.1 bpg), 45 fouls and 79 points, for a 2.8 ppg (and a game-high 10). The Knights, coached by Kirk Speraw, finished 14-15 overall and 7-7 (5th) in Conference USA play.
As a junior in 2007, Noel started all 31 games, toiling an average 28.2 mpg. He hit 77-154 (.500) from the floor, 18-51 (.353) from the arc and 111-130 (.854) from the line, while garnering 118 boards (including 28 on the offensive glass and a 3.8 rpg), 91 assists (2.9 apg), 53 turnovers (1.7 tpg), 38 steals (1.2 spg), 5 blocks (0.2 bpg), 85 fouls (fouling out 3 times) and 283 points, for a 9.1 ppg (and a game-high 17). The Knights, coached by Kirk Speraw, finished 22-9 overall and 11-5 (2nd) in Conference USA play.
As a senior in 2008, Noel started in 31 of 31 games, playing an average 33.2 mpg. He hit 132-255 (.518) from the floor, 40-88 (.455) from the arc and 108-137 (.788) from the line, while garnering 129 boards (including 32 on the offensive glass and a 4.2 rpg), 82 fouls (fouling out once), 95 assists, 68 turnovers, 2 blocks, 39 steals and 412 points, for a 13.3 ppg. The Knights, coached by Kirk Speraw, finished 16-15 overall and 9-7 (tied 4th) in Conference USA play. Noel was chosen to the Conference USA All-Defensive team.
NOEL, GREGORY
6-7 F (NIAGARA, 2004-2007)
From Montreal. In high school, averaged 20 ppg and 10 rpg at Laval High.
As a freshman in 2004, Noel played in five games, for an average 2.4 mpg. He hit 0-1 from the floor, while garnering 2 fouls and 2 turnovers (0.2 tpg). Noel was scoreless. The Purple Eagles, coached by Joe Mihalich, finished 13-5 (2nd) in Metro Atlantic play and 22-10 overall. They lost 78-70 to Nebraska in the first round of the NIT.
As a sophomore in 2005, Noel played in 12 games, for an average 1.4 mpg. He hit 5-7 (.231) from the floor, and 1-2 (.500) from the line, while garnering 8 boards (including 3 on the offensive glass and 0.7 rpg), 2 fouls, 2 turnovers (0.2 tpg), 2 blocks (0.2 tpg) and 11 points, for an average 0.9 ppg. The Purple Eagles, coached by Joe Mihalich, finished 20-10 overall and 13-5 (tied 1st) in Metro Atlantic play. They captured the conference tournament by defeating Rider 81-59 in the final, and then fell 84-67 to Oklahoma in the opening round of the NCAA.
As a junior in 2006, Noel played in 20 games averaging 4.4 mpg. He hit 9-15 (.600) from the floor and 7-9 (.778) from the line, while garnering 17 boards (including 9 on the offensive glass and a 0.9 rpg), 15 fouls, 1 assist (0.1 apg), 3 turnovers (0.2 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.3), 2 steals (0.1 spg), 6 blocks (0.1 bpg) and 25 points, for a ppg of 1.2. The Purple Eagles, coached by Joe Mihalich, finished 11-18 overall and 7-11 (tied 7th) in Metro Atlantic play.
As a senior in 2007, Noel started 1 of the 21 games he played, averaging 4.7 mpg. He hit 8-16 from the floor and 1-5 from the line, while garnering 21 boards (including 8 on the offensive glass and a 1.0 rpg), 15 fouls, 1 assist, 4 turnovers (0.2 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.25), 3 blocks (0.1 bpg) and 17 points, for a 0.8 ppg. The Purple Eagles, coached by Joe Mihalich, finished 23-12 overall and 12-5 (2nd) in Metro Atlantic play. They captured the postseason tourney final by defeating Siena 83-79. They defeated Florida A&M 77-69 in the NCAA play-in game and then lost 107-67 to Kansas in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.
NOTICE, DUANE
6-2 G (SOUTH CAROLINA, 2014-2017)
From Woodbridge, Ont., St. Mike’s and St. Thomas More, where he averaged 17 ppg, 8 rpg and 5 apg in his final year, while leading the team to the New England Prep School League Championship. The 6’3 combo guard averaged 17 points, eight rebounds and five assists in his final year, while also earning MVP of the 2012-2013 NPH Platform.
As a freshman in 2014, Notice started 22 of 34 games, for an average 25.2 mpg. He hit 90-237 (.380) from the floor, 21-58 (.362) from the arc and 78-116 (.672) from the line, while garnering 99 boards (including 35 on the offensive glass and a 2.9 rpg), 72 fouls (fouling out twice), 99 assists, 89 turnovers, 4 blocks, 20 steals and 279 points, for an 8.2 ppg. The Gamecocks, coached by Frank Martin, finished 14-20 overall and 5-13 (13th) in SEC play.
As a sophomore in 2015, Notice started all 33 games, for an average 29.9 mpg. He hit 127-337 (.377) from the floor, 61-268 (.363) from the arc and 72-91 (.791) from the line, while garnering 87 boards, including 20 on the offensive glass and a 2.6 rpg, 61 fouls, 89 assists, 60 turnovers, 4 blocks, 29 steals an d387 points, for an 11.7 ppg. The Gamecocks, coached by Frank Martin, finished 17-16 overall and 6-12 (tied 11th) in SEC play.
As a junior in 2016, Notice started 8 of 34 games, playing an average 27.5 mpg. He hit 115-296 (.389) from the floor, 68-17 (.398) from the arc and 68-91 (.747) from the line, while garnering 83 boards, including 26 on the offensive glass and a 2.4 rpg, 55 fouls, 78 assists, 35 turnovers, 1 block, 32 steals and 366 points, for a 10.8 ppg. The Gamecocks, coached by Frank Martin, finished 25-9 overall and 11-7 (tied 3rd) in SEC play. After losing the opening round of the SEC tournament, they defeated High Point 88-66 in the opening round of the NIT before falling 83-66 to Georgia Tech.
As a senior in 2017, Notice started all 37 games, playing an average 33.0 mpg. He hit 122-311 (.392) from the floor, 69-202 (.342) from the arc and 64-95 (.674) from the line, while garnering 94 boards, including 31 on the offensive glass and a 2.5 rpg, 53 fouls, 87 assists, 52 turnovers, 7 blocks, 37 steals and 377 points, for a 10.2 ppg. The Gamecocks, coached by Frank Martin finished 26-11 overall and 12-6 (tied 3rd) in SEC play. They lost in the opening round of the SEC postseason tournament but then defeated Marquette 93-73, Duke 88-81, Baylor 70-50 and Florida 77-70 before falling 77-73 to Gonzaga in the NCAA semi-finals.
NSOSEME, Eliel
6-9 C (CINCINNATI, 2018-2019 and GEORGIA STATE, 2021-2022)
From Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Misssauga Clarkson Academy and Brantford’s RISE Centre Academy, where he averaged 14 ppg, 13 rpg and 6.5 bpg as a senior. A dual citizen.
As a freshman in 2018, Nsoseme played in 29 games, for an average 5.7 mpg. He hit 11-21 (.524) from the floor and 4-20 (.200) from the line, while garnering 49 boards (including 20 on the offensive glass and a 1.7 rpg), 23 fouls, 5 assists, 11 turnovers, 3 steals, 11 blocks and 26 points, for a 0.9 ppg. The Bearcats (coached by Mick Cronin) finished 31-5 overall and 16-2 (1st) in American Athletic Conference play. They defeated SMU 61-51, Memphis 70-60 and Houston 56-55 to capture the conference’s postseason tournament title and then defeated Georgia State 68-53 in the opening round of the NCAA tournament before falling 75-73 to Nevada in the second round.
As a sophomore in 2019, Nsoseme played in 33 games, for an average 10.9 mpg. He hit 15-38 (.395) from the floor and 13-32 (.406) from the line, while garnering 107 boards (including 33 on the offensive glass and 3.2 rpg), 39 fouls, 4 assists, 11 blocks, 18 steals and 43 points, for a 1.3 ppg. The Bearcats (coached by Mick Cronin) finished 28-7 overall and 14-4 (2nd) in American Athletic Conference play. They defeated SMU 82-74, Wichita State 66-63 and Houston 69-57 to capture the postseason conference tournament title and then fell 79-72 to Iowa in the opening round of the NCAA tournament. After the season, Cronin bailed for U.C.L.A. and was replaced by Northern Kentucky coach John Brannen.
After the season, Nsoseme left the program and transferred to Georgia State, where he was eligible as a junior in 2021.
As a junior in 2021, Nsoseme started 18 of the 20 games he played, for an average 27.4 mpg. He hit 92-149 (.617) from the floor and 49-82 (.598) from the line, while garnering 202 boards (including 85 on the offensive glass and a 10.1 rpg), 44 fouls (fouling out once), 17 assists, 18 turnovers, 27 blocks, 9 steals and 233 points, for an 11.7 ppg. The Panthers (coached by Rob Lanier) finished 16-6 overall and 8-4 (1st, west division in Sun Belt play. They defeated Arkansas State 71-68 and Louisiana-Lafayette 84-73 before losing 80-73 to Appalachian State in the postseason conference tournament final.
As a senior in 2022, Nsoseme started 17 of the 18 games he played, for an average 25.3 mpg. He hit 71-128 (.555) from the floor and 19-37 (.514) from the line, while garnering 171 boards, including 62 on the offensive glass and a 9.5 rpg, 48 fouls (fouling out once) 9 assists, 10 turnovers, 25 blocks, 10 steals and 161 points, for an 8.9 ppg. The Panthers (coached by Rob Lanier) finished 18-11 overall and 9-5 (3rd) in Sun Belt play. They defeated Arkansas State 65-62, Appalachian State 71-66 and Louisiana-Lafayette 80-71 to capture the conference postseason tournament title. As a 16th-seed in the NCAA tournament, they were defeated 93-72 by Gonzaga in the opening/second round. After the season, Lanier bailed for S.M.U. and was replaced by Xavier-O. assistant Jonash Hayes.
NUGA, MICHAEL
6-2 G (PORTLAND STATE, 2019 and KENT STATE, 2020-2021 and U.N.L.V, 2022)
From Toronto and Mississauga Clarkson Secondary and Eastern Florida Junior College, where he averaged 14.2 ppg, 3.8 rpg and 1.9 apg as a sophomore.
As a junior in 2019, Nuga started 7 of 30 games, playing an average 20.2 mpg. He hit 117-264 (.443) from the floor, 49-143 (.343) from the arc and 33-46 (.717) from the line, while garnering 84 boards (including 24 on the offensive glass and a 2.8 rpg), 48 fouls, 27 assists, 38 turnovers, 2 blocks, 13 steals and 316 points, for a 10.5 ppg. The Vikings (coached by Barret Peery) finished 16-16 overall and 11-9 (tied 4th) in Big Sky play.
Nuga sat out a transfer year in 2020. The Golden Flashes (coached by Rob Senderoff) finished 9-9 (4th, East division) of Mid-American play and 20-12 overall. They defeated Eastern Michigan 86-76 in the opening round of the conference tournament before postseason play was suspended by the Covid-19 pandemic.
As a senior in 2021, Nuga started all 13 games he played, for an average 32.6 mpg before suffering a season-ending knee injury. He hit 85-170 (.500) from the floor, 37-96 (.385) from the arc and 25-31 (.806) from the line, while garnering 72 boards (including 12 on the offensive glass and a 5.5 rpg), 22 fouls, 21 assists, 18 turnovers, 19 steals, 1 block and 232 points, for a 17.8 ppg. The Golden Flashes (coached by Rob Senderoff) finished 15-8 overall and 12-6 (tied 3rd) in Mid-American play before being spanked 85-62 by Ohio in the conference postseason tournament quarterfinals.
After the season, Nuga entered the transfer portal and enrolled at U.N.L.V., where he was eligible (by way of covid protocols) as a fifth-year senior in 2022.
As a graduate senior in 2022, Nuga started 23 of the 31 games he played, for an average 20.8 mpg. He hit 68-181 (.376) from the floor, 33-95 (.347) from the arc and 20-26 (.769) from the line, while garnering 94 boards, including 16 on the offensie glass and a 3.0 rpg, 43 fouls, 30 assists, 30 turnovers, 17 steals, 2 blocks and 189 points, for a 6.1 ppg. The Rebels (coached by Kevin Kruger) finished 18-14 overall and 10-8 (5th) in Mountain West play. They fell 59-56 to Wyoming in the conference postseason tournament quarterfinals.
NURSE, TY
6-1 G (TEXAS TECH, 2012-2013)
From Vancouver B.C. St. Mary’s College and Midland JC of Texas, where he averaged 9.1 ppg, 2.0 rpg and 3.1 apg as the school made the NJCAA Division 1 final.
As a junior in 2012, Nurse started 24 of the 30 games he played, for an average 30.2 mpg. He hit 82-197 (.416) from the floor, 47-121 (.388) from the arc and 55-61 (.902) from the line, while garnering 53 boards (including 3 on the offensive glass and a 1.8 rpg), 80 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 57 assists, 53 turnovers, 1 block, 23 steals and 266 points, for an 8.9 ppg. The Red Raiders, coached by Billy Gillispie, finished 8-23 overall and 1-17 (11th) in Big 12 play.
As a senior in 2013, Nurse started 5 of the 29 games he played, for an average 14.4 mpg. He hit 22-68 (.324) from the floor, 16-57 (.281) from the arc and 13-16 (.813) from the line, while garnering 18 boards (including 6 on the offensive glass and a 0.6 rpg), 31 fouls, 24 assists, 13 turnovers,1 block, 16 steals and 73 points, for a 2.5 ppg. At the start of the season, coach Billy Gillespie resigns, citing health concerns, amid rumours of player mistreatment. He is replaced by interim coach Chris Walker. The Red Raiders finished 11-20 overall and 3-15 (9th) in Big 12 play. After the season, Walker is replaced by Tubby Smith, who was fired at Minnesota despite making the NCAA tournament.
NWAGHA, ALEX
6-8 F (NORTHEASTERN, 2021-2024)
From Milton, Ont. King’s Christian, Bishop Reading and Orangeville Prep of the Ontario Scholastic Basketball Association, where he averaged 8.7 ppg and 7.8 rpg as a senior and helped lead his team to an OSBA title. Toiled for Team Canada at the U16 Junior Cadets-FIBA Americas.
As a freshman in 2021, Nwagha played in 9 games, for an average 5.7 mpg. He hit 4-6 from the floor, while garnering 16 boards (including 8 on the offensive glass and a 1.8 rpg), 12 fouls, 1 assists, 4 turnovers, 1 steal, 3 blocks and 8 points, for a 0.9 ppg. The Huskies (coached by Bill Coen) finished 10-9 overall and 8-2 (tied 1st) in Colonial play. They defeated William & Mary 63-47 before losing 74-67 to Drexel in the conference postseason tournament semi-finals.
As a sophomore in 2022, Nwagha started 1 of the 15 games he played, for an average 5.7 mpg. He hit 5-14 (.357) from the floor and 3-10 from the line, while garnering 14 boards, including 4 on the offensive glass and a 0.9 rpg, 11 fouls, 8 assists, 6 turnovers, 4 steals, 3 blocks and 13 points, for a 0.9 ppg. The Huskies (coached by Bill Coen) finished 9-22 overall and 2-16 (10th) in Colonial play. They defeated William & Mary 68-63 before losing 68-61 to Towson the conference postseason tournament quarterfinals.
As a junior in 2023, Nwagha started 8 of the 27 games he played, for an average 14.5 mpg. He hit 47-77 (.610) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 15-25 (.600) from the line, while garnering 121 Boards, including 42 on the offensive glass and a 4.5 rpg, 58 fouls, 22 assists, 23 turnovers, 22 steals, 20 blocks and 109 points, for a 4.0 ppg. The Howling Huskies (coached by Bill Coen) finished 10-20 overall and 6-12 (tied 9th) in Colonial play before losing 77-74 in the second round of the postseason conference tournament. After the season, the Colonial League renamed itself as the Coastal Athletic Association.
As a senior in 2024, Nwagha started 1 of the 28 games he played, for an average 9.0 mpg. He hit 36-59 (.610) from the floor and 8-16 from the line, while garnering 49 boards, including 13 on the offensive glass and a 1.8 rpg, 35 fouls, 8 assists, 19 turnovers, 21 steals, 14 blocks and 80 points, for a 2.9 ppg. The Huskies (coached by Bill Coen) finished 12-20 and 7-11 (10th) in Coastal Athletic play. They fell 75-65 to Stony Brook in the opening round of the postseason conference tournament.
NWOKO, MICHAEL
6-10 C (MIAMI-FLA, 2024-
From Houston, TX, and Milton, Ont., and Prolific Prep in Napa, CAL. Mother was Canadian. Toiled for Canada at the U-18 FIBA Americas and the U-19 Worlds in 2023.
As a freshman in 2024, Nwoko started 1 of the 28 games he played, for an average 8.0 mpg. He hit 31-56 (.554) from the floor, 0-2 from the arc and 11-17 (.647) from the line, while garnering 57 boards, including 26 on the offensive glass and a 2.0 rpg, 27 fouls, 3 assists, 10 turnovers, 6 steals, 6 blocks and 73 points, for a 2.6 ppg. The Hurricanes (coached by Jim Larranaga) finished 15-17 overall and 6-14 (14th) in Atlantic Coast play before losing 81-65 to Boston College in the opening round of the conference postseason tournament.
NWOSU, DANIEL
6-1 G (MONTANA, 2015)
Born in Nigeria, raised in Ottawa, played at St. Peter High, Sunrise Christian Academy in Bel Aire, Kansas, and Casper JC, where he averaged 13.2 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 2.9 apg and 1.4 spg as a sophomore.
As a freshman in 2015, Nwosu played in 17 games, for an average 2.6 mpg. He hit 2-7 (.286) from the floor and 1-5 from the arc, while garnering 3 rebounds, including 2 on the offensive glass and a 0.2 rpg, 9 fouls, 1 assist, 3 turnovers, 0.3 asst/to ratio and 3 points, for a 0.3 ppg. The Grizzlies, coached by Travis DeCuire, finished 20-13 overall and 14-4 (tied 1st) in Big Sky play before losing 81-64 to Texas A&M in the opening round of the NIT.
After the season, Nwosu transferred to NCAA Division II Newman College.
NYANGUILA, KAZADI
6-7 C (NEW HAMPSHIRE, 2011-2012)
Born in Kinshasa, Congo. Played at Vanier College, where he averaged 12.6 ppg and 10.1 rpg in his final year.
As a freshman in 2011, Nyanguila started in 2 of the 10 games he played, for an average 8.0 mpg. He hit 5-12 (.417) from the floor and 3-4 (.750) from the line, while garnering 12 boards (including 1 on the offensive glass and 1.2 rpg), 11 fouls, 2 assists, 4 turnovers and 13 points, for a 1.3 ppg. The Wildcats, coached by Bill Herrion, finished 12-18 overall and 6-10 (7th) in America East play.
As a sophomore in 2012, Nyanguila was medical redshirt because of a heart condition. The Wildcats, coached by Bill Herrion, finished 13-16 overall and 7-9 (5th) in America East play.
After the season, Nyanguila left the program.
NZEI, MICHAEL
6-7 F (SETON HALL, 2015-2019)
A dual citizen of Nigeria and Canada. Played for the Nigerian junior national team in 2012. As a senior at Our Savior New American in Centereach, N.Y., he averaged “approximately” 14 ppg and 10 rpg.
Nzei redshirted as a freshman in 2015. The Pirates, coached by Kevin Willard, finished 16-15 overall and 6-12 (tied 7th) in Big East play.
As a freshman in 2016, Nzei started 3 of 34 games, playing an average 13.5 mpg. He hit 50-79 (.633) from the floor and 18-37 (.486) from the line, while garnering 101 boards, including 51 on the offensive glass and 3.0 rpg, 59 fouls, 6 assists, 23 turnovers, 19 blocks, 6 steals and 118 points, for a 3.5 ppg. The Pirates, coached by Kevin Willard, finished 25-9 overall and 12-6 (3rd) in Big East play. They defeated Creighton 81-73, Xavier-Ohio 87-83 and Villanova 69-67 to capture the postseason title and then fell 68-52 to Gonzaga in the NCAA opening round.
As a sophomore in 2017, Nzei started 14 of 33 games, playing an average 18.0 mpg. He hit 54-83 (.651) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 35-59 (.593) from the line, while garnering 127 boards, including 62 on the offensive glass and a 3.8 rpg, 81 fouls, 7 assists (0.2 apg), 29 turnovers, 12 steals, 18 blocks and 143 points, for a 4.3 ppg. The Pirates, coached by Kevin Willard, finished 21-12 overall and 10-8 (tied 3rd) in Big East play. They fell 55-53 to Villanova in the conference postseason tournament final and then lost 77-71 to Arkansas in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.
As a junior in 2018, Nzei started in 17 of 34 games, playing an average 16.6 mpg. He hit 53-92 (.576) from the floor and 27-47 (.574) from the line, while garnering 132 boards (including 50 on the offensive glass and a 3.9 rpg), 49 fouls, 17 assists, 23 turnovers, 8 blocks, 9 steals and 133 points, for a 3.9 ppg. The Pirates (coached by Kevin Willard) finished 22-12 overall and 10-8 (tied 3rd) in Big East play. They defeated North Carolina State 94-83 in the opening round of the NCAA tournament before losing 83-79 to Kansas in the second round.
As a senior in 2019, Nzei started 30 of 34 games, for an average 28.8 mpg. He hit 121-201 (.602) from the floor and 64-93 (.688) from the line, while garnering 178 boards (including 70 on the offensive glass and a 5.2 rpg), 90 fouls, 33 assists, 35 turnovers, 6 steals, 13 blocks and 306 points, for a 9.0 ppg. The Pirates (coached by Kevin Willard) finished 20-14 overall and 9-9 (x) in Big East play. They defeated Georgetown 73-57 and Marquette 81-79 before losing 74-72 in the conference’s postseason tournament final. They then lost 84-68 to Wofford in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.