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
Nkrumah attended Marianapolis Preparatory School in Thompson, Connecticut, and committed to play college basketball at Quinsigamond Community College.[2]
College career
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
Nkrumah was not picked in the 2026 NBA draft, and signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Denver Nuggets.[13]
References
- 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.