Colin Castleton

Los Angeles Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers have re-signed center Colin Castleton to a two-way contract, it was announced today by Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka.

Castleton appeared in 16 games for the Lakers as a rookie in 2023-24, averaging 1.5 points in 3.7 minutes. The 24-year-old saw action in 12 regular season G League games (all starts) with the South Bay Lakers, averaging 14.1 points, 9.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.6 blocks in 28.6 minutes. Castleton scored in double figures in nine of those outings, including three 20-point performances.

Across five collegiate seasons at the University of Florida (2020-23) and University of Michigan (2018-20), Castleton appeared in 122 games (75 starts) and averaged 10.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.7 blocks in 20.9 minutes. The Florida native appeared in 26 games (all starts) in his final campaign with the Gators, averaging 16.0 points, 7.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 3.0 blocks in 31.2 minutes, earning him All-SEC First Team honors. The 2023 All-SEC Defensive Team selection's 3.0 blocks per outing ranked first in the SEC and third overall in the NCAA.

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Lakers Re-Sign Colin Castleton to Two-Way Contract

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Lakers two-way center Colin Castleton has a right wrist fracture and  will be out for at least two weeks before he’s re-evaluated.

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The Los Angeles Lakers signed center Colin Castleton to a two-way contract, it was announced today by Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka.

Castleton (6’11”, 231) appeared in 26 games (all starts) in his final campaign at the University of Florida last season, averaging 16.0 points, 7.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 3.0 blocks in 31.2 minutes per contest, earning him All-SEC First Team honors. The 2023 All-SEC Defensive Team selection led the conference in blocks per game, good for the third-best mark in the NCAA. Across five seasons at Florida (2020-23) and the University of Michigan (2018-20), Castleton posted averages of 10.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.7 blocks in 20.9 minutes per game while shooting 53.7 percent from the field.

The 23-year-old Florida native will suit up for the 2023 Los Angeles Lakers’ Summer League team.

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Lakers Re-Sign Colin Castleton to Two-Way Contract

Colin Castleton Injury Update

Colin Castleton finishes the shot through contact, draws the foul

Lakers Sign Colin Castleton to Two-Way Contract