Grand Rapids Gold Acquire University of Michigan Alumni Zak Irvin from Available Player Pool

The Grand Rapids Gold, the official NBA G League affiliate of the Denver Nuggets, announced today that the team has acquired Zak Irvin from the available player pool.

Irvin played for the University of Michigan Men’s basketball team from 2013-2017. He was the Big Ten Conference Freshman of the Week twice. His team won the 2013-14 Big Ten Conference regular-season championship. He led the Big Ten in minutes played as a senior and tied the Michigan record for career games played (142).

Following Irvin’s time at Michigan, Irvin went undrafted in the 2017 NBA draft and later signed to play with the Miami Heat for the 2017 NBA Summer League. Irvin was then acquired by the Westchester Knicks in 2018 and debuted with a double-double for the team.

After spending some time playing overseas, he joined the Maine Celtics training camp roster for the 2022-23 season and was later cut prior to opening night.

Irvin will be eligible to play in Sunday’s game as the Gold take on Raptors 905 at 3pm at Van Andel Arena.
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About the NBA G League
The NBA’s official minor league, the NBA G League prepares players, coaches, officials, training and front-office staff for the NBA while acting as the league’s research and development laboratory. Featuring 30 teams, 28 with direct affiliations to NBA franchises for 2022-23, the league offers elite professional basketball at an affordable price in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. A record 47 percent of all players on 2022-23 NBA opening night rosters boasted NBA G League experience. In fostering the league’s connection to the community, its teams, players and staff promote health and wellness, support local needs and interests, and assist in educational development through NBA Cares programs.

About the Grand Rapids Gold
The Grand Rapids Gold are a member of the NBA G League and affiliated with the Denver Nuggets. The organization is committed to providing an elite level of basketball to the West Michigan community, while also investing in and contributing to the West Michigan community. The team is owned by SSJ Group LLC. For more information about the organization, visit www.nbagrandrapids.com and follow the team on its social media channels.