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NBA News / Viral Sports News / October 17
Knicks Dump 6-foot-8 Forward Immediately After Signing Him

Knicks Dump 6-foot-8 Forward Immediately After Signing Him

The New York Knicks formally signed free-agent wing Dink Pate to an Exhibit 10 contract on Friday and immediately waived him, a sequence that effectively locks him into the organization’s G League pipeline ahead of the league’s upcoming season.

College Basketball News / Hoops Rumors / October 17
Knicks Sign, Waive Dink Pate

Knicks Sign, Waive Dink Pate

The Knicks signed free agent wing Dink Pate to an Exhibit 10 contract and subsequently waived him, the team announced today (Twitter links). As we detailed on Friday, Pate is a G League veteran who committed to Providence in the spring after reportedly turning down 10-day and two-way contract offers last season.

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College Basketball News / Lindy's Sports / October 16
Dink Pate leaves Providence, heads back to the G League

Dink Pate leaves Providence, heads back to the G League

The 20-year-old wing is withdrawing from Providence College to beat a deadline for a G League spot, Kevin McNamara reported Friday morning, and coach Bryan Hodgson has confirmed the move.

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Looking back at the guy who followed THE guy in college basketball

Looking back at the guy who followed THE guy in college basketball

North Carolina recently fired head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis, ending a five-year run in which he struggled to keep the program at the heights of its lofty expectations.

College Basketball News / St. John's Red Storm On SI / October 16
Dink Pate Providence Situation Is Cautionary Tale for St. John’s Basketball

Dink Pate Providence Situation Is Cautionary Tale for St. John’s Basketball

The St. John’s Red Storm had their first exhibition game of the year, throttling the Drexel Dragons 81-52 at Carnesecca Arena. Alas, it wasn’t the outcome that had people excited.

College Basketball News / Hoops Wire / September 6
Dink Pate passed on NBA opportunities, now hoping to play at Providence

Dink Pate passed on NBA opportunities, now hoping to play at Providence

Dink Pate has already played professional basketball. Now he’d like to give college a try. The 20-year-old guard is seeking NCAA eligibility to play for Providence this season after spending time with G League Ignite, the Mexico City Capitanes and Westchester Knicks.

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