Heat officially sign second-round pick Ryan Conwell

Miami Heat President Pat Riley speaks on April 27, 2026. (WPLG)

MIAMI — The Miami Heat announced Wednesday they have signed guard Ryan Conwell.

Conwell was acquired by Miami in a draft-night trade after being selected in the second round, 37th overall, in the 2026 NBA Draft.

The former Louisville guard started all 34 games as a senior last season, averaging a team-high 18.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.1 steals and 30.9 minutes per game. He shot 40.8% from the field, 34.5% from 3-point range and 83.2% from the free-throw line.

Conwell earned All-ACC Second Team honors and was named to the NABC All-District Second Team. He scored 638 points last season, a single-season career best, and finished his college career with 1,991 points.

He also made 124 free throws and 112 3-pointers last season, ranking among the top 15 nationally in made 3-pointers. Conwell had 15 games with at least 20 points, including two 30-point performances.

He led the Cardinals in points, steals, defensive rebounds, field goals made, 3-pointers made, free throws made and minutes.

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