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Heat adding undrafted 7-foot-1 big man 
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Former Michigan center Vladislav Goldin is signing a two-way deal with the Heat, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN. Goldin had been an undrafted free agent, after going unselected in this year’s draft.

The 7-foot-1 big man bounced around in the NCAA, kicking off his career at Texas Tech circa 2020-21, then transferring to Florida Atlantic for the subsequent three seasons.

During his fifth collegiate season, 2024-25, the Russian-born center notched averages of 16.6 PPG, 7.0 RPG, 1.4 BPG, 1.1 APG and 0.5 SPG.

The 24-year-old earned a host of honors during his various college stints, including an All-Big Ten first-team accolade and Big Ten Tournament MVP honors with the Wolverines this past season.

Sam Vecenie of The Athletic had ranked Goldin as the year’s No. 51 best prospect in his final big board.

In the draft, Miami selected former Illinois guard Kasparas Jakucionis, with the No. 20 pick. The Heat did not have their own second rounder this week.

This article first appeared on Hoops Rumors and was syndicated with permission.

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