Ruben R. “RJ” Nembhard Jr. is a professional basketball player in the NBA G League who currently plays for Motor City Cruise and here is everything you need to know about RJ Nembhard, including his net worth, records, personal life, and more.
RJ Nembhard Facts
| Position | Point guard / Shooting guard |
|---|---|
| League | NBA G League |
| Born | March 22, 1999 (age 23), Keller, Texas, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| High school | Keller (Keller, Texas) |
| College | TCU (2017–2021) |
| NBA draft | 2021 / Undrafted |
| Playing career | 2021–present |
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After going undrafted in the 2021 NBA Draft, Nembhard joined the Miami Heat for the 2021 NBA Summer League. On September 27, 2021, he agreed to terms with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
RJ Nembhard Salary and Net Worth
RJ Nembhard lives a comfortable life with his family. Today, he is wealthy and famous because of his work.
As of 2022, his total net worth is around 0.2 million US dollars.
RJ Nembhard, a free agent shooting guard, has been re-signed to a two-way contract by the Cavaliers.
RJ Nembhard College Career
Nembhard began playing basketball at ten after growing up playing football. Keller High School was his alma mater in Keller, Texas. Nembhard averaged 21 points per game as a junior and was named the District 5-6A MVP.
After seeing limited playing time in six games and suffering a knee injury, Nembhard red-shirted his first year at TCU. He averaged 4.4 points and 2.1 rebounds per game off the bench as a freshman. He set a career-high with 31 points in an 81-79 overtime victory over Iowa State on January 4, 2020.
RJ Nembhard Professional Career
Nembhard declared for the NBA draft on March 29, 2021, while still eligible for college. He later decided against entering the draft.
After going undrafted in the 2021 NBA Draft, Nembhard joined the Miami Heat for the 2021 NBA Summer League. On September 27, 2021, he agreed to terms with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
His contract with the Cleveland Charge of the NBA G League was converted to a two-way contract on October 16. On March 31, 2022, he signed a standard contract with the Cavaliers. On April 7, the Cavaliers waived him, and three days later, he signed another two-way contract with them.
RJ Nembhard Achievements and Records
- Third-team All-Big 12 (2021)
RJ Nembhard Personal Life
Ruben and Terri Nembhard’s son Ruben Nembhard, Nembhard’s father, played one season in the NBA and 15 seasons abroad before becoming a trainer and skills development coach.
His grandfather, Joe Beauchamp, was a ten-year member of the San Diego Chargers, and his sister, Jayden, is a Long Beach State volleyball player.
FAQs about RJ Nembhard
| What team does RJ nembhard play for? Cleveland Cavaliers |
| What is RJ Nembhard’s number? 22 |
