The Mavericks have signed Tobi Lawal to a two-way contract, the team announced (via Twitter). Dallas selected the former Virginia Tech standout with the 48th overall pick in last week’s draft.

A 6’8″ forward from London, England, Lawal spent two seasons at VCU prior to transferring to Virginia Tech ahead of his junior season in 2024/25. He averaged 12.3 points, 7.6 rebounds and 0.9 blocks in 27.6 minutes per game over his two seasons with the Hokies, with a shooting line of .552/.318/.696.

Lawal, a 23-year-old senior, is considered a somewhat raw prospect with explosive athleticism — he led the combine in both standing vertical (40″) and max vertical leap (45.5″). While he doesn’t have much self-creation ability and his shot is a work in progress, Lawal is an an aggressive rim-runner and lob threat, particularly in transition.

Lawal’s two-way contract, which is non-guaranteed and doesn’t count against the salary cap, will pay him $679K in 2026/27, half of the rookie minimum. He can be active for up to 50 games as a rookie and won’t be eligible for the postseason unless he’s promoted to a standard contract at some point.