Former St. John's forward Bryce Hopkins, the 49th overall pick, signed a two-way contract with the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, according to the NBA's official transaction log.
Hopkins was a second-team All-Big East selection last season, averaging 13.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.9 **** ists and 1.1 steals while shooting 36.3% from 3-point range. He ranked fifth in the conference in free throws (127) and fifth in win shares (4.8).
The soon-to-be 24-year-old also played one year at Kentucky and three at Providence before finishing with the Red Storm. He started in all 50 of his appearances at Providence and was a first-team All-Big East pick in the 2022-23 season as a sophomore.
Hopkins was among the 44 prospects invited to compete in the G League combine in May. He emerged as a standout at the annual scouting event and earned an invitation to the draft combine, further strengthening his case to be selected in the second round.
The 6-foot-7 Hopkins logged four appearances with the Nuggets in summer league, averaging 18 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.5 **** ists and 1.5 steals while shooting 35.7% from 3-point range. He scored 14 or more points in each appearance, including a 24-point performance on July 10.
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Hopkins was a second-team All-Big East selection last season, averaging 13.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.9 **** ists and 1.1 steals while shooting 36.3% from 3-point range. He ranked fifth in the conference in free throws (127) and fifth in win shares (4.8).
The soon-to-be 24-year-old also played one year at Kentucky and three at Providence before finishing with the Red Storm. He started in all 50 of his appearances at Providence and was a first-team All-Big East pick in the 2022-23 season as a sophomore.
Hopkins was among the 44 prospects invited to compete in the G League combine in May. He emerged as a standout at the annual scouting event and earned an invitation to the draft combine, further strengthening his case to be selected in the second round.
The 6-foot-7 Hopkins logged four appearances with the Nuggets in summer league, averaging 18 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.5 **** ists and 1.5 steals while shooting 35.7% from 3-point range. He scored 14 or more points in each appearance, including a 24-point performance on July 10.
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