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The 2020 NBA Draft means realizing a dream for 60 eligible players selected by NBA franchises on Draft night. However, with such a big talent pool, there will always be players who did not hear their names called during the NBA Draft.
Still, going undrafted is not the end of the NBA dream for a young player as there are many opportunities to look for as an undrafted free agent. Players like Ben Wallace or Fred VanVleet have become essential pieces on championship-winning teams after going undrafted in the NBA Draft in the past.
2020 NBA Draft: Where are the best undrafted free agents signing?
The undrafted free agents have an advantage; if they receive multiple offers, they can decide where to go. In the 2020 NBA Draft, many projected second-rounders fell to the undrafted category.
In this article, we will take a look at the best players who were not selected in the 2020 NBA Draft and which teams signed them.
Devon Dotson - Kansas
Devon Dotson is a 21-year-old guard who could have been a second-rounder in the 2020 NBA Draft. However, the Kansas guard went undrafted and has signed a two-way contract with the Chicago Bulls.
He spent two seasons at Kansas, averaging 14.9 points in 66 games and shooting 47% from the field.
Ty-Shon Alexander - Creighton
A 37% shooter from 3P in three years at Creighton, 6' 4'' guard Ty-Shon Alexander was another projected second-round pick for the 2020 NBA Draft.
However, he went undrafted before signing a two-way contract with the Phoenix Suns days after the 2020 NBA Draft.
Lamar Stevens - Penn State
A senior out of Penn State, 6' 8'' forward Lamar Stevens averaged 16.3 points and 6.5 rebounds per game in his four years at college, but only shot 26% from three-point range last year on more than three attempts per game.
He led his college in scoring and earned a two-way deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Markus Howard - Marquette
Markus Howard could have gone in the second round of the 2020 NBA Draft, but his size is not well-suited to play defense in the NBA, and it hurt his stock.
Still, he made 434 three-pointers in 128 games in college for Marquette, and that skill will not be overlooked in the NBA. The Denver Nuggets signed him on a two-way deal.
Ashton Hagans - Kentucky
Ashton Hagans is a playmaker who averaged 11.5 points and 6.4 assists per game in his second year at Kentucky. He is also an opportunistic defender, averaging 1.8 steals per game in his two-year college career.
Shooting might be an issue for Hagans, but the Minnesota Timberwolves signed him on a two-way deal.
Freddie Gillespie - Baylor
A 6' 9'' forward, Freddie Gillespie finishes well around the basket and is a good rim protector. He averaged 9.6 points, nine rebounds, and 2.2 blocks per game in his second year at Baylor.
Even though his name was not called in the 2020 NBA Draft, he reportedly agreed to terms with the Dallas Mavericks.
Mason Jones - Arkansas
Another guard whose defensive approach probably hurt his stock in the 2020 NBA Draft, Mason Jones signed a two-way contract with the Houston Rockets.
He averaged 22 points and 5.5 rebounds per game and shot 45% from the field in his second year in college.
Nate Darling - Delaware
Nate Darling had an explosive year for Delaware, shooting 40% from the three-point line on 8.4 attempts per game.
He played three years of college basketball but went undrafted in the 2020 NBA Draft. However, the Charlotte Hornets picked him up on a two-way deal.
Trevelin Queen - New Mexico State
Trevelin Queen is a guard who played two years at New Mexico State, averaging 10.5 points per game and shooting 37% from three-point range in more than four attempts per game.
He reached an agreement with the Houston Rockets after going undrafted in the 2020 NBA Draft.
Jordan Ford - Saint Mary's
In his senior season, Ford led the West Coast Conference in scoring last year and shot 41% from three-point range in his collegiate career. He went undrafted in the 2020 NBA Draft arguably due to his lack of athleticism.
Still, the LA Clippers signed him on an Exhibit 10 contract the day after the 2020 NBA Draft.
Killian Tillie - Gonzaga
A 6' 10'' French forward out of Gonzaga, Killian Tillie is a good shooter who played four years of college basketball. He shot 44% from the three-point line in 239 attempts.
Tillie signed a two-way deal with the Memphis Grizzlies after the 2020 NBA Draft.
Nate Hinton - Houston
Nate Hinton went undrafted in the 2020 NBA Draft after an average two-year college career.
Still, he has good abilities overall and earned a two-way deal with the Dallas Mavericks.
Sean McDermott - Butler
Sean McDermott signed with the Memphis Grizzlies after not being selected in the 2020 NBA Draft.
He is a 6' 5'' guard who shot very well from three-point range in his collegiate career, with a 40% efficiency from range.
Zavier Simpson - Michigan
Zavier Simpson is a good all-around player. The 6-feet 23-year-old guard spent four years at Michigan, but he went undrafted in the 2020 NBA Draft.
However, his good playmaking and decent shooting year in his final college season were enough for him to sign a deal with the LA Lakers.
Nathan Knight - William & Mary
Nathan Knight played at William & Mary for four years. The 6' 10'' forward averaged 17 points and 7.7 rebounds per game and shot 56% in his college career.
He can be a solid rim protector and signed with the Atlanta Hawks after going undrafted in the 2020 NBA Draft.
Mamadi Diakite - Virginia
Mamadi Diakite is a 6' 9'' forward who played four years at Virginia. He was not a stellar collegiate player and went undrafted in the 2020 NBA Draft.
However, his athleticism and ability to protect the rim earned him a two-way deal with the Milwaukee Bucks.
Jahlil Tripp - Pacific
Jahlil Tripp played three years for Pacific and put up good numbers in his final year. He was named Defensive Player of the year in the West Coast Conference in his final season.
Tripp's three-point shooting and size were not great for a spot in the 2020 NBA Draft, but the Memphis Grizzlies gave him an Exhibit 10 deal.
Naji Marshall - Xavier
Naji Marshall had a solid three-year career for Xavier, averaging 12 points, six rebounds, and three assists per game. His shooting was a concern and he became a free agent after the 2020 NBA Draft.
The New Orleans Pelicans offered him a two-way deal.
Trent Forrest - Florida State
Trent Forrest signed a two-way contract with the Utah Jazz after not finding a chance in the 2020 NBA Draft.
He is a big, all-around point guard who had a good final year for Florida State.
Omer Yurtseven - Georgetown
A 7-feet tall Turkish center, Yurtseven averaged 15.5 points and 9.8 rebounds per game in his only season with Georgetown (he had played two years for North Carolina State before transferring to Georgetown).
Yurtseven signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the OKC Thunder.
Josh Hall
Josh Hall did not play collegiate basketball. He is a 6' 9'' forward who played at Moravian Prep before committing to NC State. He entered the 2020 NBA Draft and did not find a spot.
Eventually, Hall signed with the OKC Thunder, and his development will be interesting to see as he was a five-star recruit after high school.
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