Two NBA G League top performers were recently promoted on two-way contracts. Local standout Jared Rhoden (Baldwin, N.Y.) and Toronto-native A.J. Lawson signed with the Detroit Pistons and Dallas Mavericks, respectively.

In 16 games (25.3 minutes) with the G League’s College Park Skyhawks, Rhoden put up 13.9 points and 6.4 rebounds on .547/.514/.821 shooting. In 13 games (33.5 minutes) between the Skyhawks and Iowa Wolves, Lawson averaged 19.9 points (.527 FG%), 6.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.6 steals.

The duo were named to the Inaugural Gotham Hoops Classic All-Showcase Team in 2018.