While the season is nearly over for the Nets, their final nine games on the schedule will serve as a well-earned showcase for a recent college basketball sensation.
The team announced a contract with former Gonzaga star Drew Timme on Friday, in a move that can be aptly labeled as a promotion. The 24-year-old center had been thriving in the G League as a member of the Long Island Nets, and his efforts didn't go unnoticed.
Earlier this week, Timme was named G League Player of the Week, after dropping a career-high 50 points in a win last Saturday and a league-best 107 points total across three contests. In 29 G League games this season, he's averaged 23.9 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 4.1 assists with 18 doubles-doubles.
Timme, assuming the 15th and final roster spot in Brooklyn, is remembered for his run of college success with Gonzaga (2019-2023). He was a three-time All-American, who led the Bulldogs to three Sweet 16 apperances and one national title game. He also received WCC Player of the Year honors twice and left the program as its all-time leading scorer.
The college-level dominance didn't captivate enough NBA scouts, however. Timme went undrafted in 2023, and ultimately signed with the Milwaukee Bucks and joined their G League affiliate. After suffering a broken foot in February 2024, he joined the Sacramento Kings' affiliate and eventually landed with the Nets via trade in late December.