Former Notre Dame guard Blake Wesley on Tuesday signed his rookie-scale contract with the San Antonio Spurs, the team announced. He is the first of the Spurs’ three first-round picks to sign.
Wesley, the 25th overall pick, averaged 14.4 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.3 steals last season on 47.1% shooting from the field. He was the only true freshman in the nation to record at least 450 points, 100 rebounds, 75 assists, 50 3s and 40 steals.
The 19-year-old is expected to play in the Las Vegas Summer League as the Spurs tip off their schedule on Friday. He will also be joined by Malaki Branham (20th pick), but it is not clear if Jeremy Sochan (ninth pick) will be able to participate after testing positive for the coronavirus.
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Wesley projects to have an opportunity to play more minutes next season after the Spurs traded Dejounte Murray last week to the Atlanta Hawks. He can use summer league to showcase his abilities and prove himself as he transitions into the NBA.
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