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Duane Washington Jr. signs a two-way contract with the Indiana Pacers

Despite phenomenal performances in the G League Elite Camp and the NBA Combine, Ohio State’s Duane Washington was not drafted during Thursday night’s NBA Draft. After once sitting outside of most media outlets’ top-100 players, Washington’s performance at the pre-draft activities boosted his draft stock to a point where he was included in a few mock drafts by major media outlets.

Ohio State's Duane Washington going up strong in transition at the NBA Combine yesterday with Isaiah Todd trailing. pic.twitter.com/KIfLekeh2A

— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) June 24, 2021

Alas, Ohio State’s resident Wolverine killer was not selected, but his NBA journey is still just beginning.