Samson Johnson News: Getting chance with Pacers

Updated on June 27, 2025 at 6:54am

Johnson agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the Pacers on Thursday, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Johnson, a 6-foot-10 center from UConn, will join the Pacers for the Las Vegas Summer League and training camp after not getting selected in the 2025 NBA Draft. As a senior last season, Johnson averaged 7.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.5 blocks and 1.0 assists in 19.4 minutes per game over 34 contests.