An undrafted participant sometimes makes a reputation for himself each Summer season League. Regardless of not garnering a lot curiosity on draft night time, these gamers show their price in opposition to NBA competitors in entrance of entrance places of work and training staffs searching for a aggressive edge. This yr, the San Antonio Spurs might have their arms on a kind of undrafted gems. Riley Minix, an undrafted ahead out of Morehead State, signed a coaching camp contract with the Spurs on Saturday.
The San Antonio Spurs have signed Riley Minix to a coaching camp contract, a league supply tells @spotrac.
— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) July 22, 2024
Minix had among the best tales within the NBA Draft. The previous NAIA star was a dominant drive at Morehead State in his sole Division One season. He averaged 20.9 factors and 9.17 rebounds in his senior season. He had an ideal sport within the NCAA Event, placing up 27 factors whereas hitting 5 three-pointers in a first-round loss to Illinois. He brings a singular offensive skillset, scoring the ball on the low block and on the wing.
Riley Minix immediately within the Spurs summer time league win in opposition to the Pelicans.
16 Factors 4 Assists 55% FG20 Minutes
Enormous sport from Minix in his summer time league debut. pic.twitter.com/K8DZAqLGsG
— KJ (@KJ__Hoops) July 17, 2024
Minix had two double-digit scoring performances with the Summer season Spurs, together with 16 factors in opposition to the Pelicans and 14 factors in opposition to the Raptors. His skill to house the ground was a lot wanted for San Antonio and may very well be a ability that lands him on an NBA staff at some point. Summer season League coach, Kenny Trevino, praised Minix for his energy and scoring skill all through the Las Vegas Summer season League.
Minix will come into coaching camp with an opportunity to earn a two-way roster spot. The Spurs presently solely have Jamaree Bouyea occupying a two-way spot. Second-round decide, Harrison Ingram, will seemingly obtain the second spot. Minix is a number one candidate for the final two-way contract, together with any outdoors prospect the Spurs determine to usher in. Don’t rely out Dominick Barlow, who has not signed a contract but.
The Spurs will get an opportunity to have a look at how Minix and the others stack up when coaching camp begins in September.
