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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.
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