UNC stars Kennedy Meeks, Isaiah Hicks reportedly get NBA free agent deals

Posted Jun 23, 2017
UNC national champion big men Isaiah Hicks and Kennedy Meeks were not selected in Thursday’s NBA draft, but both will get their shot at pro career. TNT reporter David Aldridge reported that Hicks will sign a free agent deal with the Clippers. Yahoo Sports reporter Shams Charania reports that Meeks has agreed to a partially guaranteed deal with the Raptors. (Charlotte Observer)

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