K-State star Nowell agrees to two-way deal with Raptors

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KCTV) - Markquis Nowell is headed north. Shortly after the 2023 NBA Draft’s second round concluded, the former Kansas State star guard agreed to terms with the Toronto Raptors on a two-way deal.

The agreement was first reported by Shams Charania.

Nowell set a single-game NCAA Tournament record for assists with 19 in a Sweet 16 win over Michigan State and tallied 54 assists in a four-game tournament run this past season for the Wildcats.

During his final season in Manhattan, Nowell was a Third Team All-American and averaged 17.6 points, 8.3 assists and 3.5 rebounds per game. His teammate, senior forward Keyontae Johnson, was selected 50th overall Thursday night by the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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“When you plan, God laughs,” Nowell tweeted after the announcement. “Thank you god for everyone!!! Here we come.”

Nowell joins Kansas guard Gradey Dick as a new member of the Raptors. Dick was selected by Toronto with the 13th overall selection in the first round of the 2023 Draft.

The two-way deal Nowell agreed to allows the Raptors flexibility to move him between the NBA and their G-League affiliate. NBA Summer League games in Las Vegas will take place from July 7-17.

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