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Hawks sign Armoni Brooks to Exhibit 10 deal

Armoni Brooks of the Houston Cougars participates in practice prior to the first round of the 2019 NCAA Division 1 Men's Basketball Championship at BOK Center on March 21, 2019 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

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Armoni Brooks of the Houston Cougars participates in practice prior to the first round of the 2019 NCAA Division 1 Men's Basketball Championship at BOK Center on March 21, 2019 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
By AJC Staff
Aug 27, 2019

The Hawks announced the signing of guard Armoni Brooks on Tuesday. Terms were not disclosed but it is an Exhibit 10 deal, according to a person familiar with the situation.

Brooks, 6-foot-3, played three seasons at the University of Houston. In 37 games, including 36 starts, as a junior last season, Brooks averaged 13.4 points and 6.3 rebounds. He was named All-AAC Second Team and All-AAC Tournament First Team.

The deal will allow Brooks to attend Hawks training camp with the team having the ability to sign him to their NBA G League affiliate in College Park.

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