Josh Nzeakor

Jawachi "Joshua" Nzeakor (born June 13, 1997) is an American-Nigerian professional basketball player for Sigal Prishtina Mercure of the Kosovo Superleague, the Kosovo Cup, the Balkan League (BIBL) and the Liga Unike. He played college basketball for the Lamar Cardinals.

Professional career Nzeakor signed with Malian club AS Police of the Basketball Africa League (BAL).

A year later, Nzeakor joined the Memphis Hustle of the NBA G League. On January 10, 2022, he recorded 6 points and 7 rebounds in his debut during a 132–130 defeat to the Santa Cruz Warriors.

In March 2022, Nzeakor signed with Guinean club SLAC ahead of the second season of the BAL.

On July 28, 2022, he joined Correcaminos UAT Victoria of the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional (LNBP).

Texas Legends (2022–2023) On November 3, 2022, Nzeakor was named to the opening night of the Texas Legends. On January 23, 2023, Nzeakor was waived.

Birmingham Squadron (2023) On January 25, 2023, Nzeakor was acquired by the Birmingham Squadron.

Béliers de Kemper (2023) On April 12, 2023, Nzeakor signed with Béliers de Kemper of the LNB Pro B.

Return to Texas (2023) On October 30, 2023, Nzeakor re-signed with the Birmingham Squadron, but was waived on November 9. On November 27, he re-signed with the Texas Legends, but was waived on December 9. However, two days later, he re-signed with the Legends, but was waived six days later.

Westchester Knicks (2024) On January 11, 2024, Nzeakor joined the Westchester Knicks, but was waived five days later.

Return to Birmingham (2024) On January 19, 2024, Nzeakor rejoined the Birmingham Squadron.

Sigal Prishtina Mercure (2024–present) On September 3, 2024, Nzeakor signed with Sigal Prishtina Mercure of the Kosovo Superleague, the Kosovo Cup, the Balkan League and the Liga Unike.

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