Naji Marshall

Naji Marshall established himself as a dominant force during his collegiate career at Xavier University. As a freshman, he quickly made an impact, averaging 7.7 points and 4.4 rebounds per game, which led to his inclusion on the Big East All-Freshman Team in 2018. He significantly elevated his performance in his sophomore year, earning multiple Big East Player of the Week honors, notably after recording 19 points and 14 rebounds against DePaul in December 2018. Marshall continued to demonstrate his scoring prowess, achieving a career-high 31 points against St.

Marshall concluded his impressive three-season college career having amassed a total of 1,277 points before transitioning to the professional ranks. Following the 2020 NBA draft, he signed a two-way contract with the New Orleans Pelicans in December 2020, officially making his NBA debut in January 2021. Demonstrating his value on the court, Marshall secured a multi-year contract with the Pelicans in May 2021, where he averaged 7.7 points and 4.6 rebounds during his rookie season. In January 2022, Marshall was assigned to the Birmingham Squadron, the G League affiliate for the Pelicans, continuing to develop his professional game.

Marshall continues to build upon his impressive professional career with the Dallas Mavericks, consistently demonstrating his skill and impact on the court.