The UofM center went undrafted in the 2025 NBA draft before signing with Miami’s Summer League team.<\/p>\n
MEMPHIS, Tenn. \u2014 Former Memphis Tigers standout center Dain Dainja signed his first NBA contract Friday, Sept. 12.<\/p>\n
After losing his appeal for an extra year of NCAA eligibility<\/a> and going undrafted in the 2025 NBA Draft, the 6’9″ big man has signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Miami Heat.<\/p>\n Dainja signed with the Heat’s Summer League<\/a> team on June 27, where he averaged 8 points and 3 rebounds per game over three games. The team announced Friday, Sept. 12, on social media<\/a> that Dainja and three other players were signing Exhibit 10 contracts.<\/p>\n An Exhibit 10 contract is a one-year, non-guaranteed deal that offers players an opportunity to prove themselves in training camp and may be converted into a Two-Way contract before the start of the NBA regular season. The Exhibit 10 deal can also be waived, allowing a player to sign a standard NBA contract.<\/p>\n Dainja played a major role in the success of the Tigers’ 2024-25 season, averaging 14.6 points and 7.4 rebounds per game.<\/p>\n OFFICIAL: The Miami HEAT have signed Dain Dainja, Trevor Keels, Gabe Madsen and Jahmir Young https:\/\/t.co\/qfPT7pYT6F<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) September 11, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n