Though Auburn forward Jaylin Williams did not hear his name called during the 2024 NBA Draft, he's been given an opportunity to show what he can do at the NBA level after the Denver Nuggets signed him to an Exhibit 10 deal.

Justin Hokanson of On3's Auburn Live was among the first to break the news.

An Exhibit 10 contract allows an NBA team to attend training camp and compete for a spot on its roster. It functions as a one-year minimum contract but is largely non-guaranteed.

Williams will have the opportunity to compete on the Nuggets' Summer League team and could earn a two-way deal with his performance.

Williams' services could be available to other teams after summer workouts. The Nuggets, however, would have first right of refusal.

The 6-foot-8 forward played five seasons for the Tigers. Williams has the most wins in the history of Auburn's program.

The Nahunta, Georgia native started all but one game for Auburn over the last two seasons. The 2023-24 season was arguably the best of Williams' time on the Plains. He averaged 12.4 points and 4.4 rebounds per game, shooting 57.4% from the field and 39.5% from the 3-point range.

Throughout Williams' Auburn career, he appeared in 141 games and started in 93.

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