(PLTM) - The British Virgin Islands' D'Moi Hodge continues to make history for the BVI with the signing of the two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Undrafted in the 2023 draft on Thursday, June 22, the Lakers quickly snagged the local prodigy which means that he is likely to suit up in the G-League for the South Bay Lakers and have a chance to develop his skills and play for the Lakers.
When he takes the court for the Lakers, he will become the first NBA player from the British Virgin Islands.
Decked out in a yellow fitted suit and sitting among family and friends at the Barclays Center during draft night, Hodge waited patiently for his name to be called. However, the LA lakers deal keeps Hodge's NBA dream alive.
The former guard had been viewed as a top-100 player in this year’s draft cycle by multiple outlets, including The Athletic, CBS, ESPN and Yahoo.
Hodge is Missouri’s leading 3-point shooter and steals leader from last season and has worked out for the Pacers, Trail Blazers, Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves and Washington Wizards.
Scouts had projected that Hodge will most likely spend time in the G-League before playing in the league.