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Former FSU basketball star plays for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Summer League

NBA teams are filling out their Summer League rosters in preparation for the two weeks of basketball that begin July 8. The Spurs recently signed former Seminole Darin Green Jr. to an Exhibit 10 contract to join their Summer League roster, but he won't be the only former Florida State player to join the roster in the coming weeks.

Former Florida State forward Malik Osborne will join the Phoenix Suns for their Summer League, as first reported by Adam Zagoria. Osborne played with the Cleveland Cavaliers' Summer League team in 2022, but has spent the past few seasons playing overseas, most recently for Apollon Patras in the top league in Greece.

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Osborne began his career at Rice before transferring to Florida State. In his three seasons in garnet and gold, he averaged 6.9 PPG and 5.3 RPG. His size and defensive versatility allowed him to play a lethal small-ball lineup with him at center during the 2019-20 season, one of FSU's best seasons ever.

In his 27 games for Apollon Patras this season, Osborne averaged 10.3 PPG and 5.9 RPG. NBA teams have always been interested in his athleticism and versatility and now he gets another chance to show that off to NBA executives and talent scouts. The Suns need as much cheap talent as possible and are paying three superstars max contracts. Even if Osborne doesn't sign for the season, this is a good opportunity for him.

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