Aaron Nkrumah
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| Born | November 26, 2001[1] Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
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| NBA draft | 2026: undrafted |
| Position | Shooting guard |
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Aaron Nkrumah (born November 26, 2001)[1] is an American professional basketball player. He played college basketball for the Worcester State Lancers and for the Tennessee State Tigers.
Early life
[edit]Nkrumah attended Marianapolis Preparatory School in Thompson, Connecticut, and committed to play college basketball at Quinsigamond Community College.[2]
College career
[edit]As a freshman during the 2020-21 season, Nkrumah did not play in any games as the team's season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. After the season, he entered the NCAA transfer portal.[3] Nkrumah transferred to play for the Nichols Bison.[4] However, he did not play any games for the Bison in the 2022-23 season, after which he entered the NCAA transfer portal.[5]
Nkrumah transferred to play for the Worcester State Lancers.[6] During the 2023-24 season, he averaged 16.9 points per game, earning NABC Division III All-Region First Team and MASCAC Player of the Year honors. After the conclusion of the season, Nkrumah again entered the NCAA transfer portal.[7]
Nkrumah transferred to play for the Tennessee State Tigers.[8] During the 2024-25 season, he averaged 10.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game.[9] In 2025-26, Nkrumah averaged 17.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.8 steals per game, earning Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Year honors.[10] After the season, he declared for the 2026 NBA draft, accepting an invite to the NBA scouting combine.[11][12]
Professional career
[edit]Nkrumah went undrafted in the 2026 NBA draft, and signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Denver Nuggets.[13]
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Aaron Nkrumah - NBA 2026 Draft Prospects". NBA. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
- ↑ Toland, Jennifer (9 May 2024). "This Worcester native will fulfill a dream after jumping from D3 to D1 college basketball". Worcester Telegram. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
- ↑ Toland, Jennifer (8 January 2025). "'It's honestly a blessing': Worcester's Nkrumah thriving for Tennessee State men's basketball". Worcester Telegram. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
- ↑ Toland, Jennifer (6 February 2024). "'I take pride in working on my game': Aaron Nkrumah, Worcester State men's basketball are stepping up their game". Worcester Telegram. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
- ↑ Glennon, John. "Tennessee State's Aaron Nkrumah earns NBA combine invitation". Nashville Post. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
- ↑ Toland, Jennifer (17 January 2023). "Local colleges: Former South High star Aaron Nkrumah provides big boost to Worcester State men's basketball". Worcester Telegram. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
- ↑ Guerriero, Nick (21 January 2026). "From Worcester to Nashville Aaron Nkrumah's Division III to Division I Rise". Tennessee State Tigers University Athletics. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
- ↑ Toland, Jennifer (16 March 2026). "Worcester's Aaron Nkrumah forged unlikely path to March Madness". Worcester Telegram. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
- ↑ Marshall, Kendrick (4 March 2026). "Aaron Nkrumah went from Division III star to best in OVC at Tennessee State". HBCU Sports. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
- ↑ Taylor, Cody (11 May 2026). "Aaron Nkrumah among prospects promoted to 2026 NBA draft combine". Rookie Wire. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
- ↑ Toland, Jennifer (7 May 2026). "Worcester's Aaron Nkrumah invited to NBA G League Elite Camp". Worcester Telegram. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
- ↑ Toland, Jennifer (17 June 2026). "'Confident my name will get called': Worcester's Nkrumah eyes NBA Draft". Worcester Telegram. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
- ↑ Struck, Logan (June 25, 2026). "Nuggets Sign Three Undrafted Free Agents: Who Matters for Denver". SI.com. Retrieved June 27, 2026.