Vipers Acquire Returning Player Rights to Ashton Hagans
October 22, 2022 - NBA G League (G League)
Rio Grande Valley Vipers News Release
EDINBURG, Texas - Following the conclusion of the draft, Raptors 905 agreed to trade the returning player rights to Ashton Hagans to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers. In exchange, RGV traded its second-round pick in the 2023 NBA G League Draft. This trade is not subject to a physical.
Most recently, Hagans (6-3, 190lbs) played in four games with the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2022 NBA Summer League where he averaged 2.5 points, 1.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 2.0 steals in 15.5 minutes.
He spent the 2021-22 campaign with the Raptors where he averaged 10.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 1.8 steals and 27.4 minutes in 27 games played. During the 2020-21 season the Georgia native appeared in two games with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Before declaring for the 2020 NBA Draft, Hagans spent his freshman and sophomore years of college playing for the Kentucky Wildcats. He finished his career with 67 games played and averaged 9.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 1.8 steals in 30.6 minutes. In 2019 he was recognized as the South Eastern Conference (SEC) Defensive Player of the Year.
On Friday, Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m. the Vipers will play its first home game of the season against the Birmingham Squadron at the Bert Ogden Arena. The night will consist of a ring ceremony for the reigning NBA G League Champions. Fans in attendance will receive a championship replica ring, while supplies last. To purchase tickets, visit www.rgvipers.com.
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