Another Aggie basketball talent is making his journey to the NBA, and he won’t be too far from College Station.
Former Texas A&M guard Dexter Dennis has reportedly agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the Dallas Mavericks, which means the rookie wing won’t be leaving the Lone Star State as he enters the next chapter of his professional career. Richard Stayman of MavsDraft.com initially reported the news, which Dennis shared on his personal social media account.
After transferring from Wichita State to Texas A&M for his senior season, Dennis averaged 9.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, 0.8 steals, and 0.6 blocks in 28.7 minutes per game for the Maroon and White. He recorded a career-best in rebounds and a second-best in scoring during his lone season in College Station.
Despite not hearing his name called in the 2023 NBA Draft, Dennis quickly joined the Orlando Magic’s summer league team for their run in July. He put together a strong performance when given a starting opportunity with the team, and it’s clear that the Mavericks like what they saw in his time on the floor.
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— Texas A&M Basketball (@aggiembk) August 3, 2023
An Exhibit 10 contract is a one-year, minimum-salary NBA deal that allows the franchise to convert the contract to a two-way contract if that change is made before the start of the regular season. The Mavericks have one open two-way contract as they head into training camp.
The competition will be tight, but we wish Dennis all the best as looks to make the most of his opportunity! Gig’em!
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