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Lakers Sign Colin Castleton To Two-Way Contract

Official Release /July 3, 2023

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.