A pair of former Florida Gators have signed free agent contracts despite going undrafted in this week’s NBA Draft. Point guard Zyon Pullin joins the Miami Heat roster on a two-way deal while big man Tyrese Samuel signed an exhibit-10 deal with the Phoenix Suns.
Pullin joined the Gators out of the transfer portal following four years at UC-Riverside. In his first year in the SEC, he averaged 15.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.9 assists. Additionally, the 6’4 guard shot 44% from the floor and 45% from behind the three-point line.
A two-way deal gives Pullin the opportunity to learn and develop with the Miami Heat. The designation only allows him to suit up in a maximum of fifty games on the teams active roster. He will likely see significant time with the teams G-League affiliate, the Sioux Falls SkyForce.
Likewise, Samuel transferred into Florida following four years at Seton Hall. In 2023-24, the 6’10 forward averaged 13.9 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. He shot 56% from the field over the thirty-six games he donned the orange and blue.
An exhibit-10 deal in the NBA is non-guaranteed training camp invitation but has an option for the team to convert it into a two-way deal. Teams are limited to six exhibit-10 contracts. These players will likely see a lot of action in the NBA G-League as they continue to develop.
Both players are likely to get their first taste of professional basketball in the upcoming summer league. Stay posted with ChompTalk for the latest updates on both of these players and much more.
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