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    Report: Suns sign 40th pick Oso Ighodaro to 4-year rookie contract

    By Cody Taylor,

    23 days ago
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    Former Marquette forward Oso Ighodaro, the 40th pick in the 2024 NBA draft, reportedly signed a four-year, $7.9 million contract with the Phoenix Suns, according to Bobby Marks of ESPN.

    Ighodaro was named to the All-Big East second team after averaging 13.4 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.3 blocks and 1.1 steals on 57.6% shooting from the field in 36 games. He ranked fourth in the conference in field-goal percentage and eighth in win shares (5.2).

    The contract reportedly has a significant guarantee that will give Ighodaro one of the highest guaranteed salaries among second-round picks. He is one of eight second-rounders to sign at this point in the offseason.

    Ighodaro became the 53rd player in program history to reach 1,000 career points (1,078) this past season. He registered seven 20-point games, including a season-high 24 points and five rebounds on March 9 in a win over Xavier.

    He is expected to suit up with the Suns in the NBA Summer League starting on July 13 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The team will play at least five games, beginning with the Golden State Warriors at the Thomas & Mack Center (11 p.m. EDT, ESPN2).

    Ighodaro will be joined in summer league by first-round pick Ryan Dunn, along with undrafted free agents Jalen Bridges, Tyrese Samuel, Tyson Walker and Mason Walters, among others.

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