close Video Two former NBA players in court over alleged poker scheme Fox News senior correspondent Eric Shawn discusses the NBA gambling scandal and the outlook on future court proceedings on ‘America’s Newsroom.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! It’s common for players to announce they are heading to the pros from college — not the other way around. But a recent report in basketball has fans baffled, as Nigerian center James Nnaji, the 31st overall pick of the 2023 NBA Draft, has committed to play at Baylor. The 7-foot center will be able to play the second half of the Bears’ season, according to On3 Sports, as well as being granted four years of NCAA eligibility.