Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Sixers confirm Maalik Wayns deal

PHILADELPHIA (The Phanatic Magazine) - The Sixers have confirmed the signing of rookie free agent point guard Maalik Wayns.

Wayns (6-foot-2, 200) was an early entry candidate for the 2012 NBA Draft following his junior season at Villanova. 

He was named second team All-BIG EAST in 2011-12 after averaging team-highs of 17.6 points and 4.6 assists to go along with 3.8 rebounds per game.  Wayns also ranked seventh in the nation in free throw shooting (89.2 percent) this past season.

As a member of the Orlando Magic in the 2012 Orlando Pro Summer League, Wayns appeared in three games, averaging 11.7 points, 5.7 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 2.33 steals in 26.7 minutes per game.  He was ranked second in the league in both assists and steals per game.

A native of Philadelphia, Wayns attended Roman Catholic High School and was a Parade and McDonald’s All-American.

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