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Report: Nets sign undrafted free-agent Villanova guard Mark Armstrong

Per Jake Weingarten of Stockristers.com, the Brooklyn Nets have signed undrafted free-agent guard Mark Armstrong to a contract.

The Brooklyn Nets did not make a selection in the 2024 NBA Draft because of the James Harden trade that happened years ago that cost them their own picks for this year. Even though Brooklyn ultimately ended up not taking part in the draft festivities, they still managed to add players after the Draft was over.

Per Jake Weingarten of Stockristers.com on Thursday, the Nets have signed Villanova guard Mark Armstrong to a summer contract so he will be playing for Brooklyn’s summer league team. After the Draft ended on Thursday, the Nets also signed Emmanuel University guard KJ Jones II to an Exhibit 10 deal after he went undrafted as well.

Armstrong, listed at 6-foot-2 and 180 pounds, had a pre-draft workout with Brooklyn so the two sides were already familiar with each other. Like Jones, Armstrong will be competing in summer league for the chance to get an invite to training camp and hope that he can make the team from there and get some minutes on a rebuilding Nets team.

Armstrong played two seasons for the Villanova Wildcats and in his sophomore season, he averaged 8.4 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game while shooting 41.7% from the field and 28.2% from three-point range. Armstrong should be an exciting player to watch as he brings a different level of athleticism to the point guard position and should be making some highlight players in Las Vegas.

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Report: Former USC guard Bronny James had his draft workout with the Suns

Former USC guard Bronny James was reportedly among the prospects who worked out with the Suns on Wednesday.

Former USC guard Bronny James was reportedly among the prospects who worked out with the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday, according to Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic.

Joining James in the workout were Villanova guard Mark Armstrong and West Virginia guard RaeQuan Battle, among others. The team reportedly put the group through various on-court drills during the session and focused on shooting.

The Suns have the 22nd pick in the 2024 NBA draft.

James, the eldest son of LeBron James, averaged 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists on 36.6% shooting from the field in 25 games with the Trojans. He scored in double figures three times, including a season-high 15 points and three assists on Dec. 30.

The 6-foot-1 guard is expected to be selective with his draft workouts. He reportedly only scheduled visits with the Suns and Los Angeles Lakers, while other teams could be considered ahead of the draft on June 26-27.

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Report: Villanova sophomore Mark Armstrong worked out with Hawks

Villanova guard Mark Armstrong will forgo his remaining college eligibility and remain in the 2024 NBA draft.

Villanova guard Mark Armstrong will forgo his remaining college eligibility and remain in the 2024 NBA draft, the sophomore announced Monday on Instagram.

Armstrong averaged 8.4 points, 2.4 assists and 2.3 rebounds on 41.7% shooting from the field in 34 games this past season. He led the Wildcats in assists (83) and scored in double figures 12 times, including a season-high 24 points on Jan. 15 a loss to Marquette.

The 20-year-old will leave the program after appearing in 68 over two seasons. He was voted to the Big East All-Freshmen team last year by the league coaches after averaging 5.3 points, two rebounds and one assist in 34 games.

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Armstrong was among the 45 players invited to the 2024 NBA G League Elite Camp May 11-12 at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. He will have the opportunity to showcase himself in front of executives and scouts in scrimmages, measurements and other related drills.

The 20-year-old also reportedly participated in a predraft workout with the Atlanta Hawks on Monday, according to Adam Zagoria of NJ.com. Armstrong is expected to resume private workouts with teams after the G League Elite Camp.

The 2024 NBA draft will take place June 26-27 in New York City.

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All-American Caleb Love headlines list of invitees for G League Elite Camp

Arizona senior Caleb Love was among the 45 players invited to participate in the G League Elite Camp on May 11-12 in Chicago, Illinois.

Arizona senior Caleb Love was among the 45 players invited to participate in the 2024 NBA G League Elite Camp May 11-12 at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois.

Love was voted a third-team All-American by the Associated Press and the Pac-12 Player of the Year after averaging 18 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.2 steals on 41.3% shooting from the field with the Wildcats. He finished fourth in the conference in scoring.

The 6-foot-4 guard transferred to Arizona in May 2023 after spending three years at North Carolina. He finished with 1,476 career points in 101 games with the Tar Heels and made 200 3-pointers, which ranks eighth in program history.

The full list of players invited to the G League Elite Camp:

Player Previous
Mark Armstrong Villanova
Taran Armstrong Cairns Taipans (NBL)
Adama Bal Santa Clara
Keion Brooks Jr. Washington
Terrell Burden Kennesaw State
Branden Carlson Utah
Walter Clayton Jr. Florida
Isaiah Crawford Louisiana Tech
Yongxi Cui Guangzhou (China)
Clarence Daniels New Hampshire
Thierry Darlan G League Ignite
Garwey Dual Providence
Sean East II Missouri
Jesse Edwards West Virginia
Boogie Ellis USC
Tristan Enaruna Cleveland State
Aaron Estrada Alabama
Allen Flanigan Mississippi
Enrique Freeman Akron
Blake Hinson Pitt
Jaelen House New Mexico
Isaac Jones Washington State
Arthur Kaluma Kansas State
Chaz Lanier North Florida
Jaedon LeDee San Diego State
Xaivian Lee Princeton
Jalen Lewis Overtime Elite
Malique Lewis Mexico City Capitanes (G League)
Caleb Love Arizona
Baba Miller Florida State
Emanuel Miller TCU
Judah Mintz Syracuse
Matthew Murrell Mississippi
Baye Ndongo Georgia Tech
Jameer Nelson Jr. TCU
Ugonna Onyenso Kentucky
Wooga Poplar Miami (Fla.)
Zyon Pullin Florida
Mantas Rubstavicius NZ Breakers (NBL)
Babacar Sane G League Ignite
Isaiah Stevens Colorado State
Jarin Stevenson Alabama
Nae’Qwan Tomlin Memphis
Bryson Warren Sioux Falls Skyforce (G League)
Anton Watson Gonzaga

The 45 prospects invited to the G League Elite Camp were voted on by team executives. The list of players typically indicates those with the highest odds of being selected or signed as undrafted free agents with teams after the draft on June 27.

The event will feature 5-on-5 games, strength and agility testing, shooting drills, measurements and other related on-court exercises. Prospects will have the opportunity to improve their draft stock in a competitive environment against their peers.

The top players from the G League Elite Camp will be invited to participate in the draft combine on May 12-19. The event has helped several players advance to the combine and eventually make it to the NBA, including Jose Alvarado, Kenneth Lofton Jr. and Terance Mann.

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