New York, N.Y. (EETV) – Tyler Harris and Antoine Mason, Auburn basketball alums, were both selected in the 2017 NBA G League Draft Saturday afternoon.
Harris was chosen by the Agua Caliente Clippers (Los Angeles Clippers) with the 25th pick in the first round. Mason was selected in the third round with the 24th pick by the Texas Legends (Dallas Mavericks).
While at Auburn, Harris ranked 19th in the SEC averaging 13.9 points, ranked ninth in the SEC with 7.7 rebounds and sixth in offensive rebounds with 2.8. He tied for fourth in the league for double-doubles and finished with 1,196 points in his career.
Mason averaged 14.4 points per game and shot 40.2 percent from 3-point range for Auburn after ranking second in the NCAA averaging 25.6 points per contest at Niagara in 2013-2014.
2017 alum T.J. Dunans also received a tryout invitation with the Wisconsin Herd (Milwaukee Bucks). During his two years at Auburn, he averaged 9.3 points per game and recorded 56 steals with 39 blocks.
The NBA G League is the NBA’s official minor league which prepares players, coaches, officials, trainers, and front-office staff for the NBA. There are 26 teams and all offer an elite professional basketball experience at an affordable price.
