
From Rucker Park to the Cavaliers: Tomlin’s Unlikely NBA Rise
Nae’Qwan Tomlin, a 6-foot-10 forward who didn’t play high school basketball and went undrafted in 2024, climbed from Harlem mentorship to prep school, junior college, Kansas State and Memphis, then through the G League to the Cavaliers. He’s a valued two-way player averaging about 6.2 points and 3.1 assists in 36 games and is expected to sign a standard contract after the trade deadline, a testament to his work ethic and the organization’s belief in his potential.






