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It was inevitable, in this era of unfettered college basketball free agency, that at some point a player would transfer between in state-rivals Rutgers and Seton Hall for the first time ever.
That player is Chris Nwuli.
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The freshman forward, the only one of the seven players Rutgers targeted for retention who didn’t re-sign with the Scarlet Knights, is relocating up the New Jersey Turnpike.
Here are three things to know about him.
Mar 8, 2026; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights forward Christopher Nwuli (11) looks to pass during the first half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Jersey Mike’s Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
1. He’s a good fit for Shaheen Holloway.
The 6-foot-8, 205-pound Las Vegas native has the tools to be an elite defender. For starters he loves defending, as he’s professed, even going so far as to proudly explain why “sometimes I leave practice with a bloody arm, scratches and all that, but I feel like that sets the tone.”
Nwuli has physical tools, too. He’s long, fast and explosive vertically. And he’s versatile – Rutgers deployed him against guards, wings and power forwards at various times, sometimes bringing him off the bench as a stopper against a hot-handed player. The Scarlet Knights also positioned him at the head of its full-court press, which was the most effective defensive scheme for a team that was weak on that end.
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Although he was a four-star recruit coming out of high school, there was definitely a learning curve for Nwuli defensively, which is why it took him a while to earn a regular place in Rutgers’ rotation. But his potential was obvious, which is why Steve Pikiell wanted him back.
2. His numbers don’t tell the whole story
Nov 25, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish forward Garrett Sundra (12) shoots the ball defended by Rutgers Scarlet Knights forward Christopher Nwuli (11) during the second half in a 2025 Players Era Festival group play game at…
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