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Cavaliers sign undrafted center Ernest Udeh Jr. to two-way contract
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Former Miami center Ernest Udeh Jr. , who went undrafted last week, has signed a two-way contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers , the team announced on Wednesday.
Udeh was an All-ACC Defensive Team selection last season, averaging 6.7 points, 9.2 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and one steal while shooting 72.7% from the field. He led the country in defensive rebounding rate and ranked second in the conference in total rebounds (305).
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The 6-foot-11 Udeh registered six double-doubles last season with the Hurricanes, including a 15-point, 10-rebound performance on Feb. 10 in a win over North Carolina. He was one of 10 players in the ACC to register at least six double-doubles.
Udeh was highly touted entering the draft because of his motor, rebounding and ability to protect the rim at a high level. He projects to be a rotation player at the next level who can impact games off the bench with his hustle and energy.
The 22-year-old will split his time next season between the NBA and the Cleveland Charge in the G League. He is eligible to play up to 50 games in the NBA and will earn $678,882, which is 50% of the minimum salary for a player with zero years of service.
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Udeh is expected to suit up with the Cavaliers for at least five games in the NBA Summer League, beginning on July 10 against the Indiana Pacers in Las Vegas, Nevada (4:30 p.m. EDT, ESPN2).
This article originally appeared on Rookie Wire: Cavaliers sign undrafted center Ernest Udeh Jr. to two-way contract
