Former Maryland star point guard Jahmir Young will have another chance to prove himself in the NBA.
Young was one of three signings announced by Denver Nuggets general manager Calvin Booth on Wednesday, inking an Exhibit-10 deal after wrapping up the NBA Summer League last month. An Exhibit 10 contract are one-year deals worth the minimum salary.
Young appeared in all five games for the Nuggets last month, averaging 9.2 points and 3.2 rebounds in 17.8 minutes, but it was his last two games that elevated his stock.
Young wrapped up summer league with a team-high 21 points (7-of-17), five assists and three rebounds to just one turnover in a 91-82 win over the Pelicans. Two days prior, Young finished with 18 points while shooting over 50% from the field, adding another seven rebounds and pair of assists to guide the Nuggets to their first summer league win.
Young was one of two Terps who suited up during NBA Summer League, joining Donta Scott (Golden State Warriors).
During his two seasons at Maryland, Young’s 20.4 points per game this year is tied for 11th in a single-season for program history, while his 18.0 point per game average over two years is fifth-best all-time at Maryland for a career. After scoring 1,421 points at Charlotte, he became just the sixth player since 2006 to score 1,000 points at two different institutions. He ended his Maryland career with 1,205 points which ranked 37th all-time in program history. He also tied Eric Hayes for the program record for free throw percentage (.870) after converting 341-of-392 attempts. His 198 made free throws this year rank fifth all-time for a single-season, while his .900 free throw percentage was third. He also finished his career ranked eighth all-time for minutes average at 33.2 per game.
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