Houston Mallette Signs With Bulls | Crimson Tide Basketball News

Houston Mallette is officially heading to the next level, signing an Exhibit 10 deal with the Chicago Bulls and heading to training camp with a shot at making the roster. The veteran guard, who redshirted his freshman season at Alabama due to knee issues, became a fan favorite during his two seasons with the Crimson Tide, averaging 6.6 points and 4.5 rebounds in his final year. Coach Nate Oats praised his relentless hustle, calling him a “blue collar” player. Mallette joins Latrell Wrightsell Jr. (Charlotte Hornets) and Labaron Philon (Philadelphia 76ers, 22nd overall pick) — all from Alabama’s recent Sweet Sixteen team — as the program’s latest NBA hopefuls. The Bulls are getting a gritty, determined player with serious upside. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/78126345c17654ec