The NBA offseason has resulted in a series of changes for former Florida State University basketball players. Several players, including Scottie Barnes, Jonathan Isaac, and Patrick Williams, have secured lucrative contract extensions to continue their careers with their respective teams. Meanwhile, Malik Beasley has opted for a one-year deal with the Detroit Pistons. Another former Seminole, RaiQuan Gray, has also found himself making a move to a new team.
RaiQuan Gray, who previously played for the San Antonio Spurs, was recently traded to the Chicago Bulls, only to be waived by the team shortly afterwards. This transaction briefly reunited him with former teammate Patrick Williams, but Gray must now seek out a new opportunity in the league.
The trade involving Gray was part of a three-team sign-and-trade deal that saw DeMar DeRozan move to the Sacramento Kings and Harrison Barnes join the Spurs. Gray’s inclusion in the trade was primarily to balance the numbers, as he was on a two-way contract and may have the chance to secure a similar deal during this offseason.
During his time at Florida State University, RaiQuan Gray underwent significant development as a player. Initially signing as a borderline 4-star player in the 2017 recruiting class, Gray dedicated himself to improving his skills and physical condition over the course of several years. By his Redshirt-Junior season, he emerged as a standout player for FSU, showcasing his abilities with an average of 11.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game. His size and versatility allowed him to create mismatches on the court. Gray made the decision to enter the NBA Draft with one year of eligibility left and was subsequently selected 59th overall by the Brooklyn Nets. After spending two seasons primarily with the Nets’ G-League team, he joined the Spurs on a two-way contract for the last season.
Throughout the most recent G-League season, Gray demonstrated his potential by averaging 17.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game with the Spurs’ G-League affiliate.
For further updates on Florida State University basketball and other sports, readers can turn to NoleGameday for comprehensive coverage. The platform offers in-depth analysis and the latest news on FSU sports through various social media channels such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
In other Florida State news, three-star safety Max Redmon has committed to FSU football over offers from USF and Illinois. Additionally, former FSU basketball sharpshooter Malik Beasley signed a one-year deal with the Detroit Pistons. The strong culture of FSU football was evident as quarterback DJ Uiagalelei showcased his talent. Meanwhile, there is ongoing discussion on the level of pressure that head coach Mike Norvell and FSU football are under as they look ahead to the 2024 season.
With these developments, the FSU sports community remains dynamic and continues to capture attention both on and off the field.