Former Kansas Jayhawk Kevin McCullar Jr. Finds New NBA Opportunity With Toronto Raptors

Kevin McCullar Jr. is getting another opportunity to continue his NBA career after signing a two-way contract with the Toronto Raptors. The former Kansas standout is looking to make the most of his new opportunity after spending the previous two seasons with the New York Knicks.

Former Kansas Jayhawks guard Kevin McCullar Jr. has found a new home in the NBA after signing a two-way contract with the Toronto Raptors, the organization announced Thursday, Nov. 5.

The move gives McCullar another opportunity to establish himself at the professional level after spending the previous two seasons with the New York Knicks. Toronto is adding an experienced guard who has already shown his ability to contribute both in the NBA and the G League.

McCullar, 25, appeared in 21 NBA games with New York during the 2025-26 season, averaging 2.4 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 7.4 minutes per game. Although his opportunities with the Knicks were limited, he showed more of his offensive ability when playing for their G League affiliate, the Westchester Knicks.

In 14 G League appearances, including 13 starts, McCullar averaged 16.8 points, 6.2 assists, 5.4 rebounds and 2.0 steals per game. Those numbers demonstrate the versatility he can bring to Toronto's organization.

According to the Toronto Raptors' official announcement, McCullar was selected 56th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft by the Phoenix Suns before his draft rights were traded to New York.

Before reaching the NBA, McCullar built an impressive college basketball career, spending three seasons at Texas Tech before transferring to Kansas for his final two seasons.

His final season in Lawrence was particularly memorable. During the 2023-24 campaign, McCullar averaged 17.4 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists across 25 games. He earned First Team All-Big 12 honors and became one of the Jayhawks' most important players under head coach Bill Self.

McCullar's ability to contribute in multiple areas made him an important part of Kansas' success. He could score, defend, rebound and create opportunities for his teammates, making him one of the more versatile players on the roster.

His professional journey has included limited NBA opportunities, but his G League production has shown that he still has plenty of potential. As Sportsnet reported, Toronto has now filled its final available two-way roster spot by bringing McCullar aboard.

The opportunity also gives him a fresh start after the Knicks released him in October to make room for Dalton Knecht.

For McCullar, the goal now is to make an impression with Toronto and earn more opportunities at the NBA level. His defensive versatility, experience and ability to impact multiple areas of the game could make him a valuable addition to the organization.

Jayhawk fans will certainly be watching to see what the former Kansas standout accomplishes in Toronto.  Jayhawks Roundtable.