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Former Nebraska guard Dalano Banton signs multi-year NBA contract
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Former Nebraska guard Dalano Banton has signed a partially guaranteed contract, according to multiple reports.
Toronto Raptors‘ Dalano Banton — the No. 46 pick in 2021 NBA Draft — is signing a two-year, $2.5M rookie deal, sources tell me and @BlakeMurphyODC.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 14, 2021
The Raptors officially sign 2nd-rounder and Toronto native Dalano Banton. As @ShamsCharania and @BlakeMurphyODC first reported, it’s a two-year $2.5M deal with a fully guaranteed first season and partial guarantee in Year 2.
— Josh Lewenberg (@JLew1050) August 14, 2021
The Raptors confirmed Banton’s signature on Saturday afternoon:
🗣 REXDALE STAND UP@DALANOBANTON makes it official#WeTheNorth pic.twitter.com/JJFw8o7kPG
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) August 14, 2021
Banton’s length, athleticism and versatility have landed him a chance in the NBA after one season with the Huskers. While in Lincoln, he averaged 9.6 points, 5.9 rebounds and 3.9 assists per contest.
Despite a lack of eye-popping numbers, his 6-foot-9 frame paired with guard skills was enticing enough to the Raptors for them to spend the No. 46 overall pick on him in the 2021 NBA Draft.
He’s been impressive in Summer League for the Raptors, too. Here’s a couple highlights:
That's a dime, @DALANOBANTON pic.twitter.com/HdVIlkhLXC
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) August 13, 2021
Naw fam
– @DALANOBANTON pic.twitter.com/zrUqcTlo36
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) August 8, 2021
Banton is likely to spend some time with Toronto’s G-League affiliate this season, but it’s possible the Raptors could use his defensive versatility at some point this season.
The 2021-22 NBA season begins on Oct. 19.
Spenser is the news manager at Saturday Road and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.