In 2020-2021, a UConn lineup of RJ Cole, Tyrese Martin, James Bouknight, Isaiah Whaley, and Josh Carlton shared the court for only 33 possessions. Fast forward two years and all five have now earned an NBA contract.
In addition to Martin getting his name called on Thursday, Isaiah Whaley inked an Exhibit 10 contract with the Charlotte Hornets, while RJ Cole and Josh Carlton received Summer League invites from the Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs.
For Whaley, Exhibit 10s earn a one-year minimum salary NBA contract that teams can convert into a two-way deal before the start of the regular season.