Former G League Ignite forward Babacar Sanè, who went undrafted this year, signed a contract with the Utah Jazz on Wednesday, the team announced.
Sanè, who was born in Senegal, reportedly agreed to sign an Exhibit 10 contract, according to Tony Jones of The Athletic after playing the past two seasons with the Ignite. He averaged 10.6 points and 5.7 rebounds on 44.5% shooting from the field in 31 games last season.
The 6-foot-8 standout scored in double figures 18 times, including three 20-point performances. He registered three double-doubles, including a season-high 23 points and 13 rebounds on Feb. 13 in a loss to the Indiana Mad Ants.
Sanè debuted with the Jazz in summer league, averaging 5.7 points and three rebounds on 46.2% shooting from the field in three games between Salt Lake City and Las Vegas. He produced his best game on July 21 with 10 points and five rebounds.
The 20-year-old joined the Ignite in October 2022 after three years with the NBA Academy Africa. He was the fifth NBA Academy graduate to sign with Ignite, joining Efe Abogidi, Mojave King, Dyson Daniels and Princepal Singh.
Sanè will participate with the Jazz in training camp and spend next season in the G League with the Salt Lake City Stars as part of his Exhibit 10 contract. He can receive a bonus of up to $75,000 if he is waived and stays with the Stars for at least 60 days.
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