The Orlando Magic selected Tyler Harvey with the 51st pick in the NBA Draft. Unlike most American second round draft picks, Harvey was not a part of the Magic’s training camp. The Magic opted not to sign him, retaining his rights for next season.
And so the NCAA’s leading scorer for the 2015 season was sent to the Erie Bayhawks to play under Bill Peterson and the Magic’s development staff in the D-League. It would appear the Magic arranged this with the chance to make the Magic’s training camp roster next fall.
Harvey’s journey is a unique one.