CHAMPAIGN — Malcolm Hill had options following Thursday night’s NBA draft.
The former Illinois guard wasn’t one of the 60 players selected during the two rounds, but he still had interest from a handful of teams.
One of those teams was at the top of Hill’s list since his May workout.
The Oklahoma City Thunder reciprocated those feelings, coming to an agreement with Hill shortly after the draft ended to play for their team in the Orlando Summer League after a half-dozen conversations with his representation throughout the pre-draft process.
“When he worked out there, he liked the entire staff,” said Adam Pensack, Hill’s agent.