MONDAY, 3:00pm: The deal is official, the team announced via press release.
SATURDAY, 12:41pm: The Mavericks have reached agreement with undrafted Arizona power forward Brandon Ashley on a partially guaranteed multiyear deal, RealGM’s Shams Charania tweets. The 6’9” Ashley averaged 12.2 points and 5.2 rebounds as a junior last season before declaring for the draft. He averaged 11.5 points and 5.8 rebounds as a sophomore before breaking his foot in February of that season.
Ashley played seven games for the Hawks in the Las Vegas Summer League, averaging 10.4 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists. He originally committed to play for the Lakers in the summer league, then shifted gears and instead joined Atlanta.
According to his draft profile by ESPN Insider Chad Ford, Ashley’s attributes include length, athleticism, shot-blocking ability and an improving jump shot. On the downside, he needs to add strength and refine his post game and footwork, along with showing he has the motor and toughness to play in the NBA.
A little Pac-12 rivalry here: It could come down to either him or Dwight Powell from Stanford for a roster spot.
Good Luck Kid! ParkHill is rooting for you!!!!!
I like this very much, but I will also like if all our players get in the workout gym, get in NBA playing shape, perfect their movements together, perfect plays, perfect their shots, perfect their timing, perfect their free throws to robotic perfection, practice, work, practice, eat healthy, stay out of the nightclubs, love playing basketball, love playing for the MAVS, listen to Coach Carlisle,.
Isn’t that every fan’s dream for their team?
Great job Brandon. I look forward to teaching another Ashley this year.