After falling into the NBA ranks, a former Wisconsin basketball standout could earn a year-long contract under the right circumstances.
Steven Crowl, who spent his entire collegiate career with Wisconsin, recently signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Utah Jazz for the upcoming season. Crowl had a solid collegiate career with the Badgers, averaging 9.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, and two assists per game while shooting 52.5% from the floor. The big-man also shot 36.3% from long-range during his time with Wisconsin which was a key reason why the Jazz decided to take a chance on the forward.
The NBA has a slew of different contracts to fit different situations and Exhibit 10 deals are one such contract young and entry level basketball players sign. The deal is typically used on rookies or players who likely are not going to make the NBA roster. Franchises will tend to offer Exhibit 10 deals to players who could make the NBA roster, but would be solid additions to the G-League affiliate.
Should a player perform well enough under an Exhibit 10 deal, the franchise has the opportunity to convert the contract of the player into a year-long two-way deal. The athlete would then be able to play for both the NBA franchise and the G-League affiliate throughout the season. If the athlete were to not receive a two-way deal, most often the athlete will receive a bonus for staying with the G-League affiliate.
Can the Former Wisconsin Basketball Center Steven Crowl Earn a Two-Way Deal?
For the Wisconsin basketball standout, earning a two-way deal is the best that can be done this season after inking an Exhibit 10 deal. While making the Jazz roster would be the best case scenario for the big-man, performing during camp is the first step in reaching such a scenario and will be required.
Crowl had a solid collegiate career but the big-man still has plenty left to do before an NBA franchise feels supremely confident in extending a full-time contract to the forward. The Jazz have kept no secrets after the NBA draft and have made the future clear after suffering through a tough season on offense. Utah was below league average in nearly every offensive category, including the overall shooting accuracy of the team.
After adding Walter Clayton Jr, Ace Bailey, and John Tonje, the Jazz stated that the team needs to have more “capable” shooters on the team. Crowl is not the most accomplished shooter, but the big-man has great shot mechanics and better spacing and passing abilities than most at his size. The mismatches on the court that Crowl can cause when surrounded by other shooters could be something that has attracted the Jazz.
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