Report: Defensive star Beekman and Warriors agree to two-way contract Originally appeared in NBC Sports Bay Area
The Warriors and the former Virginia Cavaliers point guard Reece Beekman He agreed to a two-way contract shortly after the conclusion of the 2024 NBA Draft on Thursday, The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported, citing sources.
Virginia’s Reece Beekman has agreed to a two-way NBA deal with the Warriors, sources say.
– Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 27, 2024
The 22-year-old Beekman spent four seasons in Virginiastarting in 121 of the 126 games he played. During his time in Charlottesville, he averaged 9.5 points and 5.0 assists in 32.7 minutes per game.
Beekman had his best performance during his final season with the Cavaliers, scoring 14.3 points on 44.3 percent shooting from the field.
While Beekman showed he can score, his calling card is his defense, as he was a three-time selection to the ACC All-Defensive Team and a two-time winner of the ACC Defensive Player of the Year award.
Reece Beekman, who @ShamsCharania reported that he is signing a two-way deal with the Warriors, he had defensive ratings of 97.4, 97.4 and 95.6 in his final three years in Virginia.
— Dalton Johnson (@DaltonJ_Johnson) June 27, 2024
NBA teams are allowed to have Three players signed two-way contracts and they will be able to use them for up to 50 games during the season.
Beekman has a chance to show the Warriors he has what it takes to be an NBA player after going undrafted.
