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Spurs Waive Bryce Cotton
- Updated: October 23, 2014
It was announced earlier today that former Providence College standout Bryce Cotton was waived by the San Antonio Spurs. Cotton was signed by San Antonio on July 7th after going undrafted in June.
Appearing in five preseason games for the Spurs, Cotton averaged 4.8 points and 1.4 assists in 11.3 minutes per game. While it was clear that it would be an uphill battle for Cotton to make the Spurs roster, there was a bit of hope given the announcement of Patty Mills injury in early July. Entering training camp, the entire San Antonio championship roster remained in tact, as well as the addition of first round draft pick Kyle Anderson.
In terms of next steps for the four year PC product, it remains unclear if he will be retained within the Spurs organization. San Antonio’s D-League affiliate, the Austin Spurs, could be an option for Cotton, but exploring overseas opportunities would likely make more sense financially.
While PC fans were extremely supportive of Cotton following his magical senior year at Providence, Cotton wasn’t able to prove his worth for the defending NBA champions. Knowing the track record of Bryce Cotton, however, this is not the end of the road.
Prior to signing with a Keno Davis led Friars squad, Cotton received extremely low interest from Division I schools throughout his recruitment. After arriving on PC’s campus in 2010, Cotton worked tirelessly to improve his game and by senior year wound up leading the school to its first NCAA Tournament appearance in ten seasons.
While cracking an NBA roster may look bleak today, nobody familiar with the Providence College program should count Cotton out.
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Paul Rodrigues
October 23, 2014 at 11:20 pm
Europe
George Grossi
October 23, 2014 at 11:21 pm
guaranteed contract, at least partially
Chris Malone
October 23, 2014 at 11:35 pm
Celtics! !!
William Henry
October 23, 2014 at 11:38 pm
Celtics should grab this kid.
Mark Lachapelle
October 23, 2014 at 11:40 pm
Hes too small for the nba
Susan Moore Wagner
October 23, 2014 at 11:42 pm
Hoping for the best!
Cheryl DeLoreto
October 23, 2014 at 11:42 pm
So agree with Mark, unfortunately his height plays a major factor. We still love you Bryce….. <3
Matt Norman
October 23, 2014 at 11:43 pm
He will find a job somewhere!
Davida Ross-Coulibaly
October 23, 2014 at 11:47 pm
Too bad! Totally their loss!
Brent Fusaro
October 23, 2014 at 11:55 pm
Spurs tough team to make, he’ll catch on somewhere.
Michael Graham Adamowicz
October 24, 2014 at 12:00 am
Don’t count Bryce out, you know what will happen.
Henry Nunez
October 24, 2014 at 12:10 am
Damn
Jennifer McGee
October 24, 2014 at 12:12 am
Celtics!!!!
Paul Shannon
October 24, 2014 at 12:16 am
Such a great player just doesn’t translate to the NBA. The NBA game is boring and predictable. Bryce will be successful in anything he does.
Edward J. Cummiskey
October 24, 2014 at 1:13 am
He will have a long and a uccess f ul
David Nacci
October 24, 2014 at 2:02 am
He would be a perfect bench option for the bulls to come in 10 minutes a game for Derrick Rose
Sean Peacock
October 24, 2014 at 2:13 am
He will get his chance. To good not to
Eugene Hall
October 24, 2014 at 3:12 am
Mugsy Bogues, 5ft 3in, played for years in the league. Ain’t no to small. They was probably to deep at the point. D-League till someone grabs him up. Dude can ball.
Doug Tucker
October 24, 2014 at 3:15 am
Come to the Sixers
Joey Whalen
October 24, 2014 at 3:37 am
His height shouldn’t be a factor look at Nate Robinson. This man Cotten can score against anybody the man can score
Joey Whalen
October 24, 2014 at 3:38 am
Hopefully at least kaddem pulls through in the nba
Patrick D. Murray
October 24, 2014 at 4:01 am
Hopefully the New York Knicks!!! I’ll put a word in with my friend Carmelo Anthony
Hamilkarr Roldan
October 24, 2014 at 4:15 am
Anthony Roman
Russell Champlin
October 24, 2014 at 4:23 am
Celtics!! We need more guards we only have like 7. Plus the Celtics will sign pretty much anyone. I just filled out an application. I’m calling Monday morning
Michael McDonald
October 24, 2014 at 5:14 am
Nobody deserves it more then him… Keep fighting Bryce
Oluwaseun Alapo Meji Akinrimisi
October 24, 2014 at 6:24 am
That stinks
Dennis Carrier
October 24, 2014 at 9:36 am
Best bet overseas team or the new professional team in providence
Lisa Murphy
October 24, 2014 at 9:46 am
Muggsy Bouges wasn’t and neither is Bryce. He’ll get a shot somewhere else. Maybe Europe, but would love to be able to follow him I the states.
Nick Sungenis
October 24, 2014 at 12:36 pm
Well, he will find another team soon!
Mark Medeiros
October 24, 2014 at 1:07 pm
I live in SA but was raised near Providence. The Spurs had 15 guaranteed contracts in camp so he was an extreme long shot to make the roster. He made a good impression and is expected to play for their D League team in Austin.
Randy McEnaney
October 24, 2014 at 2:39 pm
Celtics?????
John Walmsley
October 24, 2014 at 3:00 pm
He will get signed some where, the NBA is based on players who can create their own shot. That’s definitely his style of play. Size? ???? Size didn’t matter when he dropped over 30 on UNC when their team avg. 6’8″.
William Holderman
October 24, 2014 at 3:56 pm
Nick Cabral
Peter Tavares
October 24, 2014 at 7:31 pm
He got skill Celtics could ad him to back court rondo always hurt sometimes system not rite for a player maybe why he was cut…
Teresa Merritt
October 24, 2014 at 9:21 pm
Hopefully the Celtics scoop him up!!