Isaiah Stevens former of Colorado State University is still wowing basketball fans. Stevens did not play in a CSU uniform, although he played possibly at the NBA 2K25 Summer League final between the Miami Heat and the Philadelphia team and won the Match in overtime with a score of 120-118. Stevens was nearly disqualified for his foul towards the end of the fourth quarter but was able to get four points and set up six assists to his team’s triumph.
Scholastic honors and NBA careers
Stevens will always be remembered for having an illustrious career at the Rams in his collegiate days. He earned many awards, such as MW Freshman of the Year, 1st Team All-MW thrice, and being a finalist for the 2022 Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year award, among others. Stevens also surpassed Marc rather in total points and assists and gained the record of the most points scorer in CSU’s history.
Unfortunately for Isaiah Stevens, he had a lackluster college career and went undrafted out of college. However, some teams viewed him for what he was and what he was capable of doing, Miami Heat using an Exhibit 10 contract they signed him to, allowed him to join the team’s summer league team.
NBA Summer League Success
Despite this Seminoles having received this opportunity of playing in the Summer league, Stevens has proven to be extremely effective by making the most of the presence of the Nets and delivering scorching performances for the team. Shooting splits were 59-64-89 and he scored an average of nine points, three rebounds, and eight assists every game. Stevens is also among the leaders in assists among all the players who played more than one game, placing third, proving his skills as a playmaker.
Though his statistics are already intimidating, Isaiah Stevens’ worth cannot be measured solely by statistical productivity. He has displayed excellent synergy with first-round pick Kel’el Ware who has helped the Heat achieve their recent championship. Stevens to Ware pick and roll has developed into a great play in which Stevens more often than not feeds Ware outrageous alley-oops.
Stevens; because of a great performance on the field and more untapped potential, is an invaluable commodity. Especially as the NBA season draws near, his future becomes one of the prominent angles; everyone is waiting for him to lock down a spot for the next level.
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