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Jersey Number 11
Chris Nwuli
- Position:
- Forward
- Height:
- 6-8
- Weight:
- 205
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- North Las Vegas, Nev.
- High School:
- Dynamic Prep
A versatile player from Chatsworth, California, Chris Nwuli is a 6-foot-8, 215-pound forward, known for his passion and intensity on the court. Nwuli brings speed, versatility, and a defensive mindset to Piscataway this fall.
2025-26 Season:
2025-26 Season:
- Scored his first basket on an alley-oop dunk and played 12 minutes with five points in the win over Lehigh.
- Played 12 minutes and had two rebounds and two assists in his career debut on Monday night.
- 4-star recruit who transferred midseason from Sierra Canyon High School (Los Angeles, CA) to Dynamic Prep.
- Appeared in 13 games, averaging 10.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 9.0 assists.
- Shot 67% from the field, an outstanding 75% from three-point range, and 73% from the free-throw line.
- Scored a season-high 20 points against Prolific Prep (Apr. 4), earning Player of the Game honors.
- Helped lead Dynamic Prep to the Chipotle National Championship Game vs. Columbus and a 34–5 overall record, finishing #3 in Texas.
- Played AAU basketball with Lino Mark, a fellow 2025 Rutgers commit.
- Helped guide their team to the title game at the EYBL Peach Jam Classic in July under head coach Mark Olivier, finishing 14–1 on the circuit.
- Averaged 12.5 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.6 assists during the tournament.
- Ranked No. 41 nationally by ESPN.com.
- Ranked:
- No. 11 in Texas
- No. 24 Power Forward
- No. 129 overall (per 247Sports)
- Ranked No. 117 nationally by Rivals.com.
- Compiled 12 Division I offers, choosing Rutgers over Ohio State, TCU, USC, and UCLA.
- 4-star recruit (per 247Sports).
- Nwuli's high school journey took him across the country, attending Wasatch Academy (UT), Bishop Gorman (NV), Sierra Canyon (CA), and finishing at Dynamic Prep (TX).
- Chose Rutgers after a strong official visit, drawn to the change in environment and a shared vision with future teammates.
- Gets his intensity and motor from his parents—Christieanah and Tony—both of whom played basketball professionally overseas.
- His mother played in London, and his father competed in Nigeria.
- Grew up playing soccer, which he credits for his endurance and conditioning on the court.
- Modeled his scoring approach after Kevin Garnett and Carmelo Anthony, studying their highlights to improve his offensive skill set.
- Always dreamed of playing basketball on the East Coast—his visit to Rutgers confirmed that it was the right opportunity to pursue at the next level.
Men’s Basketball Post Game Press Conference - Michigan State
Wednesday, January 28
Men’s Basketball Post Game Press Conference - Indiana
Saturday, January 24
Steve Pikiell Podcast; OT Wins & the Upcoming Midwest Trip
Friday, January 16
Giving Back N.I.L.: Darren Buchanan Jr. Honored with the 2025 Stan Musial Scholarship Award
Wednesday, January 14
