Heat Add Ian Schieffelin on Exhibit 10 Deal
Miami formally signed free agent forward Ian Schieffelin to a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contract. Schieffelin spent four years at Clemson, briefly played football there, and averaged 8.4 points and 3.6 rebounds in five Summer League games for the Heat. Miami also has pending Exhibit 10 agreements with Ezra Ausar and Tre White, though White is pursuing another college season.
Miami announced Friday that Ian Schieffelin signed. Last month’s reporting indicated a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 deal. He played four Clemson seasons, averaging 12.4 points, 9.4 rebounds and 2.7 assists as a senior while shooting .495/.341/.741. Dabo Swinney, a friend of Erik Spoelstra, persuaded him to try football; he appeared in eight games as a tight end.
In five Summer League contests for Miami, Schieffelin averaged 8.4 points and 3.6 rebounds on .467/.429/1.000 shooting. Miami also has pending Exhibit 10 agreements with Ezra Ausar and Tre White, though White is pursuing another college season and has been cleared to practice at Kansas.
This signing may matter most to basketball fans and aspiring two-way players, showing how Exhibit 10 deals can create pathways from college or Summer League to professional opportunities. It could also affect roster competition and player development, while Schieffelin’s football detour may resonate with athletes considering multi-sport paths. The pending college eligibility case around White may influence how players weigh returning to school versus turning pro.