Memphis Tigers center Malcolm Dandridge defends a pass by Saint Louis Billikens guard Yuri Collins during their game at FedExForum on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. Jrca6158 Joe Rondone/The Commercial Appeal / USA TODAY NETWORK

Golden State Warriors Announce Signing Of Elite Passer

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Feb 19, 2025 9:16 PM ET

Yuri Collins is in the middle of a his second year in the G League.

The 23-year-old is averaging 16.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, 10.3 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 43.2% from the field and 31.6% from the three-point range in 18 regular season games.

On Wednesday, Collins signed a 10-day contract with the Golden State Warriors.

Warriors sign Yuri Collins and Kevin Knox II to 10-day contracts: pic.twitter.com/vNzoIOXWbL
— Warriors PR (@WarriorsPR) February 19, 2025

Collins has yet to appear in an NBA game, but he has proven to be an elite passer over his time in college (and the G League).

During his final season at Saint Louis (2023), he averaged 10.1 assists per contest.

Via NBA G League: "Running the point in the NBA! A big congrats to @GLeagueWarriors guard Yuri Collins - one of just two qualified players averaging 10+ assists per game in the G League - on earning a 10-Day Contract with the @warriors. This is the 41st #NBACallUp of the season."

Running the point in the NBA! A big congrats to @GLeagueWarriors guard Yuri Collins - one of just two qualified players averaging 10+ assists per game in the G League - on earning a 10-Day Contract with the @warriors. This is the 41st #NBACallUp of the season. pic.twitter.com/6JQpSHoGx6
— NBA G League (@nbagleague) February 19, 2025

As part of the same move, the Warriors also signed Kevin Knox.

Via Anthony Slater of The Athletic: "The Warriors are signing Yuri Collins to a 10-day contract today, per source. Starting guard for Santa Cruz. He will fill the 14th roster spot. Kevin Knox, as previously reported, will fill the 13th roster spot on a 10-day contract."

The Warriors are signing Yuri Collins to a 10-day contract today, per source. Starting guard for Santa Cruz. He will fill the 14th roster spot. Kevin Knox, as previously reported, will fill the 13th roster spot on a 10-day contract. https://t.co/ePXEoQAHxO
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) February 19, 2025

The Warriors are currently the 10th seed in the Western Conference with a 28-27 record in their first 55 games.

They will play their first game after the All-Star break when they visit DeMar DeRozan and the Sacramento Kings on Friday evening.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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