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On Wednesday night, Robert McCray V went did not get selected in the 2026 NBA Draft.
He is coming off a very strong season where he averaged 16.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 45.8% from the field and 35.5% from three-point range in 33 games.
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GettyRobert McCray V #6 of the Florida State Seminoles dribbles the ball down the court against the Clemson Tigers during the second period at Littlejohn Coliseum on February 21, 2026 in Clemson, South Carolina.
After the draft, Jon Chepkevich of DraftExpress reported that McCray V is signing with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Chepkevich wrote: “NEWS: Florida State’s Robert McCray V has agreed to an Exhibit-10 contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, sources tell DraftExpress. The 6’4” guard led the Seminoles in scoring and assists en route to All-ACC honors. Super bouncy athlete with a 43” max vert.”
NEWS: Florida State’s Robert McCray V has agreed to an Exhibit-10 contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, sources tell DraftExpress.
The 6’4” guard led the Seminoles in scoring and assists en route to All-ACC honors.
Super bouncy athlete with a 43” max vert.
McCray V also spent time with Wake Forest and Jacksonville over four seasons of college basketball.
He shot 46.3% from the field over 111 career college games.
Social Media Reacts
GettyRobert McCray V #6 of the Florida State Seminoles dribbles the ball while being guarded by Amaël L’Etang #29 of the Dayton Flyers in the first half at UD Arena on December 16, 2025 in Dayton, Ohio.
Here’s what people were saying about the news:
Vince Wolfram: “Florida State’s Robert McCray V has agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, per sources. Leader with showtime ability. Strong athlete who can really score + his playmaking took a huge step forward at FSU. Super high on him. 📈”
Florida State Men’s Basketball: “SIGNED ‼️ Robert McCray V inks an Exhibit 10 contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.”
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GettyRobert McCray V #6 of the Florida State Seminoles dribbles the ball against Xaivian Lee #1 of the Florida Gators during the second half of a game at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center on November 11, 2025 in Gainesville, Florida.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar