McGownes signs two-way contract with Portland Trail Blazers

A former Nebraska Cornhusker has found a new home in the NBA. Bryce McGowens has signed a two-way contract with the Portland Trail Blazers .

McGowens spent his first two seasons in the league with the Charlotte Hornets. In 105 games, he averaged 5.2 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.0 assists in 15.9 minutes per game.

The guard spent one year at Nebraska before entering the 2022 NBA draft. In his one season, he averaged 16.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game.

He was named to the Big Ten all-rookie team and third-team All-Big Ten. McGowens was also selected as Big Ten Freshman of the Week eight different times during the season and finished as a runner-up for the Freshman of the Year award in the conference.

McGowens will now join Portland’s NBA 2K25 Summer League 2024 roster.

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