Robert McCray V, the Jacksonville Dolphins’ all‑time leading scorer, has taken the first step toward the NBA after inking an Exhibit 10 contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. The agreement, which is single‑year and non‑guaranteed, gives the 2024 ASUN Preseason Player of the Year a chance to prove himself during the team’s upcoming training camp in late September.
A College Career Marked by Records
During his tenure at Jacksonville, McCray amassed more than 1,000 points, captured the ASUN Fan Vote Preseason Player of the Year title, and earned a place on the All‑ASUN First Team. He capped his sophomore season with 589 points — the highest single‑season total for a Dolphin in nearly a decade — and helped the program reach the ASUN Tournament championship game.
His accolades also include a spot on the All‑ASUN Third Team, a place on the All‑ASUN Tournament squad, and a record‑setting 589‑point sophomore campaign that ranks among the most prolific scoring seasons in recent Dolphin history. The player’s consistency was underscored by a 91‑point performance across three games in the tournament final run.
The Lakers’ Summer League schedule, which kicks off in early July across venues in California, will provide McCray with a platform to showcase his abilities on a national stage. If he secures a roster spot, he would join a select group of ten former Dolphins who have previously appeared in the modern NBA.
A Tradition of Dolphins in the NBA
Jacksonville’s basketball program has long been a pipeline for NBA talent, with ten alumni having stepped onto NBA hardwoods. McCray’s potential signing continues that legacy, linking his name to a storied lineage that includes former professionals who have turned the modest campus in Jacksonville into a springboard for basketball dreams.
The contract’s structure reflects a common pathway for undrafted prospects, offering a guaranteed spot only if the player makes the team after training camp. For McCray, the deal is both a reward for his collegiate achievements and a high‑stakes audition that could cement his place in professional basketball.