RJ Nembhard

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RJ Nembhard
RJ Nembhard.jpg
Nembhard with TCU in 2019
No. 15–Capital City Go-Go
Position Shooting guard / point guard
League NBA G League
Personal information
Born (1999-03-22) March 22, 1999 (age 25)
Keller, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school Keller (Keller, Texas)
College TCU (2017–2021)
NBA draft 2021: undrafted
Playing career2021–present
Career history
2021–2022 Cleveland Cavaliers
2021–2022 →Cleveland Charge
2022 Motor City Cruise
2022–2023 UNAHOTELS Reggio Emilia
2023 Fos Provence Basket
2023 Filou Oostende
2024–present Capital City Go-Go
Career highlights and awards
Stats   OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg at NBA.com
Stats   OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg at Basketball-Reference.com

Ruben R. "RJ" Nembhard Jr. (born March 22, 1999) is an American professional basketball player for the Capital City Go-Go of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the TCU Horned Frogs.

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Early life and high school career

Nembhard grew up playing football and started playing basketball at age 10. [1] He attended Keller High School in Keller, Texas. Nembhard averaged 21 points as a junior, earning District 5-6A MVP honors. In his senior season, he averaged 25.7 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game. Nembhard was named Star-Telegram Super Team Player of the Year and District 3-6A MVP. [2] A four-star recruit, he committed to playing college basketball for TCU over offers from Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas State and Baylor. [3]

College career

Nembhard redshirted his first season at TCU after receiving limited playing time through six games and suffering a knee injury. [4] As a freshman, he came off the bench, averaging 4.4 points and 2.1 rebounds per game. [5] On January 4, 2020, he scored a career-high 31 points in an 81–79 overtime win over Iowa State. [6] As a sophomore, Nembhard averaged 12.1 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game. [7] As a junior, he averaged 15.7 points, 4.3 rebounds and four assists per game, earning Third Team All-Big 12 honors. On March 29, 2021, Nembhard declared for the 2021 NBA draft while maintaining his college eligibility. [8] He later decided to remain in the draft.

Professional career

Cleveland Cavaliers (2021–2022)

After going undrafted in the 2021 NBA draft, Nembhard joined the Miami Heat for the 2021 NBA Summer League. [9] On September 27, 2021, he signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers. [10] On October 16, his deal was converted to a two-way contract with the Cleveland Charge of the NBA G League. [11] On March 31, 2022, he signed a standard contract with the Cavaliers. [12] On April 7, he was waived by the Cavaliers [13] and three days later, he signed another two-way contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers. [14]

Motor City Cruise (2022)

On November 9, 2022, the Motor City Cruise announced via their Twitter account that they had acquired Nembhard. [15]

UNAHOTELS Reggio Emilia (2022–2023)

On December 12, 2022, Nembhard signed with UNAHOTELS Reggio Emilia of the Lega Basket Serie A. [16]

Fos Provence Basket (2023)

On January 19, 2023, Nembhard signed with Fos Provence Basket of the LNB Pro A. [17]

Filou Oostende (2023)

On September 9, 2023, Nembhard signed with Filou Oostende of the BNXT League, [18] but was released on November 19. [19]

Capital City Go-Go (2024–present)

On March 22, 2024, Nembhard joined the Capital City Go-Go. [20]

Career statistics

Legend
  GPGames played  GS Games started MPG Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage 3P%  3-point field goal percentage FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game APG  Assists per game SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high

NBA

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2021–22 Cleveland 1404.5.333.000.750.5.9.1.01.1
Career1404.5.333.000.750.5.9.1.01.1

College

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2017–18 TCU 605.5.286.000.2501.0.8.0.21.5
2018–19 TCU 36817.2.351.299.6152.1.9.5.44.4
2019–20 TCU 292832.1.366.313.7403.83.51.0.212.1
2020–21 TCU 242434.9.400.339.7784.34.01.1.215.7
Career956025.5.375.314.7243.12.5.8.39.4

Personal life

Son of Ruben & Terri Nembhard. Nembhard's father, Ruben, played one season in the NBA/15 seasons overseas and works as a trainer and skills development coach. [21] His grandfather, Joe Beauchamp played ten seasons as a defensive back with the San Diego Chargers and his sister, Jayden, plays volleyball for Long Beach State. [22]

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References

  1. ↑ Post, Colin (February 28, 2020). "Mamba Mentality: Nembhard looks to take game, TCU to new heights as he mimics late idol". TCU 360. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  2. ↑ Gosset, Brian (March 24, 2017). "Keller star leads Indians to state, adds Star-Telegram honor". Fort Worth Star-Telegram . Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  3. ↑ Riddle, Greg (June 30, 2016). "Keller 4-star recruit R.J. Nembhard commits to TCU for basketball". The Dallas Morning News . Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  4. ↑ Mendez, Carlos (December 19, 2017). "TCU freshman Nembhard, one of Frogs' top signees, likely to redshirt". Fort Worth Star-Telegram . Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  5. ↑ Davison, Drew (November 19, 2019). "RJ Nembhard scored at will for Keller. Now he wants to be an all-around threat for TCU". Fort Worth Star-Telegram . Retrieved May 12, 2021.
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  7. ↑ Davison, Drew (November 3, 2020). "Who's TCU's point guard this season? Keller product RJ Nembhard making strong case". Fort Worth Star-Telegram . Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  8. ↑ Davison, Drew (March 29, 2021). "RJ Nembhard declares for the NBA Draft, but he could still return to TCU". Fort Worth Star-Telegram . Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  9. ↑ Davison, Drew (July 30, 2021). "TCU basketball's RJ Nembhard lands with Miami Heat". Fort Worth Star-Telegram . Retrieved September 26, 2021.
  10. ↑ "Cavaliers Add Four to Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. September 27, 2021. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
  11. ↑ "Cavaliers Convert the Contracts of Tacko Fall and RJ Nembhard into Two-way Contracts". NBA.com. October 16, 2021. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
  12. ↑ "Cavaliers Convert RJ Nembhard to Standard NBA Contract and Sign Moses Brown to Two-Way Contract". NBA.com. March 31, 2022. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
  13. ↑ "Cavaliers Waive RJ Nembhard". NBA.com. April 7, 2022. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
  14. ↑ "Cavaliers Convert Moses Brown to Standard NBA Contract and Sign RJ Nembhard to a Two-Way Contract". NBA.com. April 10, 2022. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
  15. ↑ Motor City Cruise [@motorcitycruise] (November 9, 2022). "OFFICIAL - We have acquired free agent guard @RubeNembhard. Welcome to the Motor City, RJ!" (Tweet). Retrieved November 9, 2022– via Twitter.
  16. ↑ "Pallacanestro Reggiana signs Ruben "RJ" Nembhard Jr". Sportando. December 12, 2022. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
  17. ↑ "RJ Nembhard nouvelle recrue de Fos Provence". basketactu.com (in French). January 19, 2023. Retrieved February 9, 2023.
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  19. ↑ Skerletic, Dario (September 9, 2023). "Telenet BC Oostende signs Jean Salumu and releases RJ Nembhard". Sportando.basketball. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  20. ↑ "2023-2024 Capital City Go-Go Transaction History". RealGM.com. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
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  22. ↑ Siegel, Austin (October 8, 2020). "SE: Consistent, Ready and Reliable – Jayden Nembhard Shines for K-State Volleyball". Kansas State University Athletics. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
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