Open Extended ReactionsNCAA president Charlie Baker on Tuesday clarified his organization's position on college eligibility for players with NBA experience. I will be working with DI leaders in the weeks ahead to protect college basketball from these misguided attempts to destroy this American institution." On Christmas Eve, Baylor announced the signing of Nnaji, the 31st pick in the 2023 NBA draft. Nnaji's situation is the latest in a growing trend of professional basketball players fighting to play college basketball, following dozens of players with experience in European pro leagues and several former G League players. He appeared in two NBA games earlier this month for Chicago but is currently exploring the possibility of playing college basketball, sources told ESPN.