Yale Legend John Poulakidas Lands NBA Two-Way Deal as Elite Sharpshooter
John Poulakidas is a 6'6" Ivy League scoring champion who just signed a two-way contract with the Dallas Mavericks, cementing his status as one of college basketball's most lethal shooters. In the 2024–25 season, he led the Ivy League in scoring, earned First Team All-Ivy honors, and was named the Ivy League Tournament MVP after spearheading Yale's historic NCAA upset over Auburn. His differentiator is an uncanny 45.1% three-point shooting rate in 37 G League games (averaging 12.5 PPG), backed by 1,362 career points (10th all-time at Yale) and 243 made threes (2nd all-time). Beyond stats, Poulakidas is known for his 'folk hero' intensity in elimination games, authentic leadership, and a calm, professional demeanor that translates to high-stakes moments. With no reported injury history and a proven ability to score in double figures in 26 games (14 over 20), he’s a high-fit addition for any team needing a reliable, battle-tested guard who can elevate offense instantly.
