Top high school prospect Darius Bazley, who decided to skip college and forego his NCAA eligibility, has now signed a professional endorsement contract with New Balance, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times.
Bazley, 18, was initially committed to Syracuse before decomitting in March to prepare for the 2019 NBA Draft with plans of playing in the NBA's G League. Sports Illustrated's Jeremy Woo assessed Bazley's decision to go to the G League and its possible implications.
In May, Bazley signed with agent Rich Paul and Klutch Sports and his playing plans changed.