Aug 5, 2015
Magic sign Canadian forward Ejim
The Orlando Magic have signed Canadian forward Melvin Ejim. The six-foot-six, 220-pound Toronto native played in 47 games with Virtus Roma in Italy last season, averaging 7.9 points and 5.6 rebounds in 24.1 minutes per game.
The Canadian Press
ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Magic have signed Canadian forward Melvin Ejim.
The six-foot-six, 220-pound Toronto native played in 47 games with Virtus Roma in Italy last season, averaging 7.9 points and 5.6 rebounds in 24.1 minutes per game.
He recently helped Canada to a silver medal at the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto.
He played with the Magic's "White" team in summer league competition, averaging 9.2 points and 6.8 rebounds.
Ejim, who was not drafted in 2014, played in 135 games during four seasons at Iowa State University from 2010-14, averaging 12.2 points, 7.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists.
He was named the Big 12 player of the year in 2013-14, when he helped Iowa State capture the conference championship and reach the Sweet Sixteen at the NCAA tournament.