On Wednesday, June 30th, 2021, the Milwaukee Bucks announced that they had signed Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Drew Timme to an Exhibit 10 contract. Timme, who went undrafted in the 2021 NBA Draft, will now have an opportunity to compete for a spot on the Bucks’ roster in training camp.
Timme was a key part of the Bulldogs’ success during his three-year college career. He was named the West Coast Conference Player of the Year in 2021 after averaging 18.9 points and 7.1 rebounds per game. He also shot an impressive 58.2 percent from the field and 40.2 percent from three-point range. Timme was a major factor in Gonzaga’s run to the 2021 NCAA National Championship game, where they lost to Baylor.
The Exhibit 10 contract is a one-year deal that includes an invitation to training camp and a bonus of up to $50,000 if the player is waived and signs with the team’s G League affiliate. This gives Timme a chance to prove himself in training camp and potentially earn a spot on the Bucks’ roster.
Timme is joining a Bucks team that is coming off a successful 2020-21 season. The Bucks won the Eastern Conference and reached the NBA Finals, where they were defeated by the Los Angeles Lakers in six games. The Bucks are hoping that Timme can provide some depth and help them get back to the Finals next season.
It remains to be seen if Timme can make the Bucks’ roster, but he has an opportunity to prove himself in training camp. If he does make the team, he could be a valuable contributor off the bench for Milwaukee. Regardless of what happens, it is exciting to see Timme get an opportunity to play in the NBA after going undrafted.
