The 2023 NBA Draft was held in the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York on Thursday. A total of 58 players were picked by the 30 franchises.
While players like Victor Wembanyama, Brandon Miller, Scoot Henderson were picked at the top as expected, a few snubs raised eyebrows. Among those who were not selected in the draft were – Arkansas’ Ricky Council IV, NC State Wolfpack’s Terquavion Smith, UConn’s Adama Sanogo, Gonzaga’s Drew Timme and Kentucky’s Oscar Tshiebwe.
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Drew Timme had an exceptional last season. He averaged 21.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game. The 22-year-old from the Gonzaga Bulldogs has reportedly agreed to a deal with the Milwaukee Bucks.
Timme, prior to the draft, worked out for several organizations, including Los Angeles, Denver, and Atlanta. However, the Bucks have, per reports, signed him to an Exhibit 10 deal.
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What does an Exhibit 10 contract mean?
An Exhibit 10 contract is a one-year, minimum-salary NBA contract. Timme will participate in the training camp and Milwaukee will control his G League rights. It can translate into a two-way contract.
There is no clarity on what Oscar Tshiebwe will do now.
Tshiebwe averaged 8.8 points and 8.5 boards in 19 games, shooting 60% from the field in the last season for the Kentucky Wildcats of the Southeastern Conference. He previously represented the West Virginia Mountaineers.
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Mike Miles Jr, from TCU, is reportedly looking at a Dallas Mavericks deal – a two-way contract. The Athletic’s Shams Charania first reported about the update.
Miles Jr spent three years with the Horned Frogs. He averaged 17.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.1 steals in 32 minutes per game last season.