UNC Star Ryan Signs NBA Deal, Ready for Bucks

0:00On March 1st, a former North Carolina Tar Heal Guard, Cormac Ryan, just signed his first NBA contract this week. It's a two-way deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, meaning he can split time between the NBA team and their G-League affiliate. Ryan played one standout season with UNC in 2023-24, averaging 11.5 points per game while shooting 38, percent from the field and 35% from 3. Before UNC, Ryan spent three years in Notre Dame as a team captain and won at Stanford. His biggest moment as a Tar Heal came on March 9th, 2024, when he exploded for 31 points on 8 of 12 shooting, including 6 of 8 from deep, and a key win over Duke that clinched the ACC regular season title. He backed it up in the NCAA tournament with double-digit scoring through the sweet 16. Tar Heal fans quickly embraced Ryan as a fan favorite, despite his short stay, thanks of those clutch performances that helped push UNC deep into March.

1:01Madness His sharp shooting style made him a reliable role player, much like some current bench contributors. After going undrafted in the 2024 NBA draft, Ryan grinded in the G-League, first with the Oklahoma City Blue, and lately with the Bucks. Own Wisconsin Hurd, now with Milwaukee's sitting at 26 wins and 31 losses, well out of the Eastern Conference playoff race, he might get real minutes too. Showcase his skills. This move gives Ryan a shot at the big leagues, right when the Bucks need fresh legs, keeping his pro-journey on a promising track after that memorable UNC chapter.