Bucks Land Mark Sears Following Draft With Two-Way Contract

Mar 27, 2025; Newark, NJ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Mark Sears (1) celebrates after making a three pointer during the second half against the Brigham Young Cougars during an East Regional semifinal of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images | Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

The Milwaukee Bucks have added All-American guard from Alabama, Mark Sears, to a two-way deal.

ESPN's Shams Charania shared the news via X.

Alabama's Mark Sears, a first All-American, has agreed to a two-way NBA deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, sources tell ESPN.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 27, 2025

Sears, 23, averaged 18.6 points per game last season in Tuscaloosa.

The lefty guard is headed to Milwaukee, where he’ll look to carve out a role with the Bucks. While earning a roster spot might not come right away, there’s a real pathway — especially with Milwaukee potentially in need of guard depth. Time will tell if Sears can be that answer.

In his final college season, Sears made history as Alabama’s first-ever consensus First Team All-American, finishing with team-leading marks of 18.6 points and 5.1 assists per game. He was also recognized as a Preseason All-American by the Associated Press.

By the end of his college career, Sears had tallied 2,706 total points—making him Division I’s active scoring leader. He was the only SEC player to rank inside the top two in both points and assists.

Over three seasons with the Crimson Tide, Sears developed into one of the most reliable guards in the nation, earning All-American honors in back-to-back years. In 2024-25, he averaged 16.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.9 assists while shooting 40.3 percent from the field and 34.5 percent from deep in 37 appearances.

He’s a crafty, downhill scorer who thrives both at the rim and from beyond the arc, though he can run cold from distance at times. Despite being a bit undersized, Sears’ production and scoring instincts could give him a real shot to stick at the next level.

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