Duke Basketball Report · Jul 31, 2021
Houston Signs Matthew Hurt To A Two-Way
Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images MIAMI, FLORIDA - JANUARY 04: Matthew Hurt #21 of the Duke Blue Devils shoots a three pointer against the Miami Hurricanes during the first half at the Watsco Center on January 04, 2020 in Miami, Florida.Matthew Hurt had a terrific sophomore year at Duke but NBA teams have concerns about his speed and how his game, other than shooting, would translate to the NBA.
He does have a tremendous shot though and the most basic thing in basketball is to put the ball through the net.
Recognizing this, the Houston Rockets signed him to a two-way contract Friday. Interestingly, he turned down his home state team, the Minnesota Timberwolves, to sign with the Rockets.