The Trail Blazers will complete an Exhibit 10 training camp deal with Ole Miss guard Sean Pedulla, Pedulla’s agent, George Langberg of GSL Sports Group, informs Jon Chepkevich of DraftExpress.com (via Twitter).
A 2024 All-ACC honoree at Virginia Tech, Pedulla transferred to Mississippi for his senior season in 2024/25. The 6’1″ guard averaged 15.4 points, 3.8 dimes, 3.5 boards, and 1.9 steals across 36 contests for Ole Miss. For his efforts, Pedulla was named an All-SEC third-teamer.
Portland traded down to select Chinese center Hansen Yang with the No. 16 pick in the first round of the draft on Wednesday. Yang was the Trail Blazers’ only pick in either round, but the club also reached an agreement with another undrafted free agent, former Arizona guard Caleb Love, on a two-way deal.
Pedulla will look to earn a two-way promotion of his own with Portland through Summer League and the preseason. If he is ultimately waived, he’ll be eligible for a bonus worth up to $85K — provided he stays with the Trail Blazers’ G League affiliate, the Rip City Remix, for at least 60 days.