On Wednesday night, Quadir Copeland did not get selected in the 2026 NBA Draft.
He is coming off a year where he averaged 13.9 points, 3.6 rebounds, 6.5 assists and 1.8 steals per contest while shooting 49.4% from the field and 39.7% from three-point range in 34 games for NC State.
Following the draft, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reported the news that the Houston Rockets are signing Copeland.
Fischer wrote: “NC State guard Quadir Copeland intends to sign a two-way contract with the Houston Rockets, sources say.”
Before NC State, Copeland also had stops with Syracuse and McNeese over four seasons of college basketball.
He is an intriguing addition to a Rockets team that is need of guard depth.
Social Media Reacts
GettyQuadir Copeland #11 of the NC State Wolfpack celebrates a three-pointer during the first half against the Auburn Tigers at Neville Arena on December 3, 2025 in Auburn, Alabama.
Here’s what people were saying about the signing:
Keith Smith: “Love this for the Rockets. Big fan of Quadir Copeland.”
Jeremy Branham: “I was intrigued with Copeland entering today. That’s basically the second 2nd rounder they sold.”
@TwoWayDav: “Great pickup. One of the highest upside undrafted free agent guys!”
GettyQuadir Copeland #11 of the NC State Wolfpack shoots over Johann Grünloh #17 of the Virginia Cavaliers in the first half during a game at John Paul Jones Arena on February 24, 2026 in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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