Jawachi "Joshua" Nzeakor (born June 13, 1997) is an American-Nigerian professional

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player for the

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of the

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. He played college basketball for the

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Professional career

Nzeakor signed with Malian club AS Police of the

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(BAL). A year later, Nzeakor joined the

Memphis Hustle The Memphis Hustle are an American professional basketball team of the NBA G League based in the Greater Memphis suburb of Southaven, Mississippi, and are affiliated with the Memphis Grizzlies. The team plays their home games at the Landers Ce ...

of the

. On January 10, 2022, he recorded 6 points and 7 rebounds in his debut during a 132–130 defeat to the

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. In March 2022, Nzeakor signed with Guinean club

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ahead of the second season of the BAL. On July 28, 2022, he joined

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of the

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(LNBP).

Texas Legends (2022–2023)

On November 3, 2022, Nzeakor was named to the opening night of the

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. On January 23, 2023, Nzeakor was waived.

Birmingham Squadron (2023)

On January 25, 2023, Nzeakor was acquired by the

Béliers de Kemper (2023)

On April 12, 2023, Nzeakor signed with Béliers de Kemper of the

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Return to Texas (2023)

On October 30, 2023, Nzeakor re-signed with the

, but was waived on November 9. On November 27, he re-signed with the

, but was waived on December 9. However, two days later, he re-signed with the Legends, but was waived again on December 28.

Santa Cruz Warriors (2024)

On January 2, 2024, Nzeakor joined the

, but was waived six days later.

Westchester Knicks (2024)

On January 11, 2024, Nzeakor joined the

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, but was waived five days later.

Return to Birmingham (2024–present)

On January 19, 2024, Nzeakor rejoined the

BAL career statistics

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