Ian Schieffelin and the Heat sign for training camp .

The Miami Heat have signed Ian Schieffelin, a 6-foot-8, wide receiver with an Exhibit 10 contract.

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Origin: from tenure at Clemson to the radar of NBA

Ian Schieffelin built his foundation in college basketball as a 6-foot-8 winger. At Clemson, he was a three-season starter on the Tigers' basketball team and during his final collegiate season posted averages of 12.4 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game.[citation needed] These numbers put him on the radar,2025 and he eventually earned eligibility for the 2016 NBA Draft.[6]

Deviation: A season in football

Instead of pursuing the pro market in,2025 Schieffelin opted to remain at Clemson and joined the Tigers football team for one season.[6] The stint did not mean abandoning basketball, but postponed his quest for a career in baseball.[7] Now, the wing is ready to once again pursue that goal.

Current: Exhibit 10 contract with the Miami Heat

The Miami Heat signed winger Ian Schieffelin to an Exhibit 10 contract.NBA This type of bond is used in pre-season for the team's coach and technical committee to evaluate a player at practices and preseason games.12.4 For the Heat fans, the message is one of observation: the franchise wants to see if the wing can turn their college experience into a new chance in the professional environment.

Next up, the G League with the Sioux Falls Skyforce.

After the preseason, Schieffelin is expected to be assigned to G League affiliate Sioux Falls Skyforce of the Miami Heat for the upcoming season.

How far along is the project?

The move puts Schieffelin at the beginning of a professional cycle: first pre-season with the Miami Heat, then likely season in the G League.