You remember Rienk Mast, right? The dude absolutely lit up the NBA Summer League in Vegas back in July. Well, the Pacers just signed him to an Exhibit 10 deal this past Saturday, a move that’s got everyone looking at the Noblesville Boom, because that’s likely where this high-performer is headed.
Summer League Star Power
This isn’t some quiet signing. Mast was a beast out there. He finished second in scoring on the Pacers’ Summer League roster, dropping an average of 15.3 points per game. And talk about owning the glass, he was first in rebounding, pulling down 9.0 boards a night! The guy shot 47.9% from the floor, even hitting 33.3% from beyond the arc. Only Jalen Slawson, who put up 20.8 points per game, topped Mast in scoring, and Slawson’s on a two-way contract, so that tells you the caliber of player we’re talking about here. This 6-10, 250-pound, 25-year-old from the Netherlands, who played seven college seasons due to injuries and COVID, was a force, averaging 13.3 points and 5.8 rebounds for Nebraska last season. He’s got game.
The Exhibit 10 Playbook and the Boom
So, what exactly is an Exhibit 10? Basically, it’s a one-year, non-guaranteed minimum salary contract. But here’s the real kicker: its main purpose is to give players a bonus to stick around in the G-League. If these guys get waived by the parent club, which Mast and the others likely will, they can snag up to a $91,000 bonus just for spending at least 60 days on the G-League affiliate roster. And for the Pacers, that’s the Noblesville Boom. Mast isn’t alone either, the Pacers also signed former BYU center Keiba Keta, former Georgia Tech forward Kowacie Reeves Jr., and former Gonzaga wing Jalen Warley to Exhibit 10 deals. Earlier this week, forwards Keion Brooks Jr. and M.J. Iraldi, plus guards Wade Taylor IV and Cam Hildreth, also signed and have already been waived. It’s clear the Boom are about to get some serious talent.
So, get ready, Noblesville Boom fans! You’re likely getting a legitimate Summer League standout in Rienk Mast. He’s got a chance to earn that bonus and prove he’s still got big-league potential. This is a smart play by the Pacers to keep talent in their system and give these guys a path. Keep an eye on the Boom, because with Mast on the roster, things could get really interesting.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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