Naji Marshall
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| Position | Small forward |
| Height / weight | 2.01 m / 99 kg |
| Born | 24 Jan 1998 (28 years) |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Nickname | The Knife |
Naji Marshall is a professional basketball player from the United States of America. He plays in the National Basketball Association for the New Orleans Pelicans.
Player Profile
Naji Maurice Marshall was born on January 24, 1998, in Atlantic City, New Jersey in the United States of America. He stands 201 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 99 kg. He plays right-handed. He is a Small Forward.High School and College Career
He attended a number of high schools including the Takoma Academy in Takoma Park, Maryland. He transferred to Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt, Maryland. Later, he attended Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, Virginia.Marshall would go on to commit to play college basketball for Xavier University and he was there from 2017 to 2020.
In 2018, he was named to the Big East All-Freshman Team. Then in 2019, he was named to the Second-team All-Big East. In 2020, he was also named to the First-team All-Big East.
Professional Career
Marshall turned pro in 2020. He went undrafted during the 2020 NBA Draft. Later, he signed with the New Orleans Pelicans.In 2021, his contract was converted so that he could play for the Erie BayHawks and in 2022 for the Birmingham Squadron.
As of 2024, he holds a standard contract with the Pelicans.
Career Highlights
- 2020 - First-team All-Big East
- 2019 - Second-team All-Big East
- 2018 - Big East All-Freshman Team
Naji Marshall FAQ
Where is Naji Marshall from?
New Jersey. He was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey in the United States of America.
When did Naji Marshall join the NBA?
2020. He went undrafted during the 2020 NBA Draft. Later, he signed with the New Orleans Pelicans.
What team does Naji Marshall play for in the NBA in 2024?
New Orleans Pelicans. He had signed with the Pelicans in 2020 after going undrafted.