One of the most influential members in Auburn basketball history will start his first proffesional season in the NBA G League. Center Dylan Cardwell, who finished his Tigers career with a program record 166 games played, signed a contract with the Sacramento Kings G League Affiliate, the Stockton Kings, earlier this week.
Cardwell’s two-way contract comes off the heels of an impressive NBA Summer League stretch which saw the center collect 2.3 points, 0.7 blocks and 3.3 rebounds per game over a six-game span.
The five-year contributor at Auburn flashed the effort and motor that made him a fan favorite on the Plains throughout his Summer League stint, leading to plenty of highlight level dunks and blocks throughout his campaign. While Cardwell wasn’t quite impressive enough to earn a contract with the big league squad, the un-drafted rookie now has the chance to develop in a Kings system that lacks top-end front court talent.
Auburn’s all-time winningest player is unlikely to turn himself into a double-digit scorer in the NBA, but relentless defense and a keen knack for finding rebounds could lead to success in the G League, and possibly the NBA.
Dylan Cardwell finished his Auburn career with 700 career points, 641 rebounds, and 211 blocks in 166 games played. He ranks among the top 5 in games played (first), blocks (fourth), and offensive rebounds (second).
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