Thunder general manager Sam Presti speaks during an introductory press conference for the 2024 Thunder draft picks at Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center in Oklahoma City, Saturday, June, 29, 2024. SARAH PHIPPS/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY

Oklahoma City Thunder Officially Sign Elite Shooter

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jul 16, 2024 1:19 PM ET

Alex Ducas is coming off another solid season of college basketball for Saint Mary's.

He finished the year with averages of 9.9 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists per contest while shooting 45.3% from the field and 43.8% from the three-point range in 34 games.

Ducas went unselected in the 2024 NBA Draft last month, but he has now signed a two-way contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Via Thunder.com: "The Oklahoma City Thunder has signed forward Alex Ducas to a Two-Way Contract, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti. Per team policy, terms of the agreement were not released."

Thunder Signs Alex Ducas to Two-Way Contract

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Over his five seasons in college, Ducas had career averages of 9.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists per contest while shooting 43.3% from the field and 40.6% from the three-point range in 150 games.

He is an excellent shooter, which could make him valuable to the Thunder.

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During his fourth season in college, Ducas averaged 12.5 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists per contest while shooting 43.3% from the field and 41.4% from the three-point range in 35 games.

The Gaels made the NCAA Tournament in three of his five years.

Headed to OKC

Alex Ducas has officially signed a two-way deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder! Ducas hangs up his jersey after a program-record 150 games as a Gael. Safe to say we’re going to miss him #GaelsRise pic.twitter.com/Ysib79s9ka
— Saint Mary's Hoops (@saintmaryshoops) June 28, 2024