Hassan Whiteside (center) was a standout at Marshall during the 2009-2010 season before being selected by the Sacramento Kings in the second round of the NBA Draft.
Hassan Whiteside is staying with the Miami Heat.
A person familiar with the terms of the agreement tells The Associated Press that Whiteside, a former collegiate standout at Marshall, will be signing a four-year contract worth the maximum amount the Heat could offer, roughly $98 million. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal cannot be finalized and signed before July 7.
Whiteside made his announcement Friday on Snapchat and through a post on The Players’ Tribune, a few hours after he met with the Heat and the Dallas Mavericks in New York to hear their sales pitches.