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Yogi Ferrell signs with the Dallas Mavericks

Senior guard Yogi Ferrell passes the ball on Friday at the Wells Fargo Center. Indiana lost to North Carolina 101-86.

Former IU guard Yogi Ferrell signed a two-year contract with the Dallas Mavericks.

The contract is for the NBA league minimum.

Ferrell played for the Mavericks on a 10-day contract, and during that period of time, he averaged 17.2 points, five assists and 1.8 steals per game in five games. In those five games, the Mavericks were 4-1.

On Friday night, Ferrell tied a rookie record for 3-pointers made in a game with nine against the 
Portland Trailblazers.

Ferrell previously played this season with the Brooklyn Nets, where he appeared in 10 games and scored 5.4 points per game. He was released by the Nets in December.

During his senior season, Ferrell led IU to a Big Ten championship and the Sweet Sixteen. He was also a Wooden Finalist, averaging 17.3 points and 5.6 assists per game. He holds the program record for 
assists.

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