Rutgers University Athletics

2024–25 Season at Dynamic Prep (TX):

• 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.

EYBL / AAU Basketball:

• 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.

Accolades & Rankings:

• 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).

Personal:

• 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.