This Jeopardy! contestant amazingly named her cat NAZ REID after the Timberwolves big man

Minnesota Timberwolves big man Naz Reid probably didn’t expect to hear his name if he was watching Jeopardy! on Thursday night.

Reid is a 23-year-old center who averaged 11.5 points and 4.9 rebounds per game last season. He isn’t exactly a household name after playing four years in the NBA, but fans of the popular game show learned a bit more about the former LSU star last night.

Anji Nyquist, a contestant from Minnesota, told host Ken Jennings about her interest in the Timberwolves and her basketball-loving cat. It was a very fun fact update about Nyquist, who won the competition on Wednesday and was returning to defend her crown.

NAZ REID Shout Out on Jeopardy! pic.twitter.com/LrNmK4J0EM

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Here is what she had to say to Jennings during the telecast:

“I am a big Timberwolves fan. We have season tickets. This season did not go the way we were hoping for but I’m hopeful because we have Anthony Edwards, who is really good, and we have Naz Reid — who I named my cat for.”

Nyquist confirmed that the cat is spelled with all capital letters, NAZ REID.

In case you were curious, here is what NAZ REID (the cat) looks like:

She’s working on that Naz crossover! #NazReid #Jeopardy #WolvesBack pic.twitter.com/aeqaNVt8rO

— Anji (@AnjiNyquist) July 7, 2023

She added that NAZ REID watches basketball with her and that she loves to watch the basketball go around the court.

This is just legendary stuff from Nyquist, NAZ REID and Naz Reid.