Not expecting to hear his name called on Thursday night, Michigan State big man Matt Costello knew he’d probably have to sign a Summer League contract with a franchise shortly after the NBA draft.
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Costello did just that on Friday afternoon, inking a deal with the Atlanta Hawks.
Tom Izzo tells @timstaudt10 that MSU F Matt Costello will sign with the Atlanta Hawks, who he said nearly drafted Costello late.
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) June 24, 2016
The Spartan senior was nearly drafted, according to Tom Izzo, but the Atlanta Hawks decided to wait it out and pick him up as an undrafted free agent.