On Friday night in Wisconsin, the Milwaukee Bucks will host the New York Knicks, coming off a narrow 118-116 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers. As they prepare for this matchup, the Bucks announced the addition of Cormac Ryan via a two-way contract, aiming to strengthen their depth and shooting potential.
According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype,
“The Milwaukee Bucks and Cormac Ryan have agreed to a two-way deal, league sources told @hoopshype. Ryan, a G League standout for the Wisconsin Herd, has averaged 20.4 points on 48.2% shooting from the field and 42.1% from 3-point range, 4.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 1.5 steals.”
This signing reflects the Bucks’ move to enhance their roster flexibility as they navigate a challenging season.
Cormac Ryan’s Impressive G League Accuracy Earns NBA Opportunity
Cormac Ryan has demonstrated exceptional shooting performances in the G League, particularly with the Wisconsin Herd. This season, he has averaged 7.5 three-point attempts per game, maintaining a strong shooting percentage. Last year, during ten Tip-Off Tournament games, Ryan shot 45.8% from beyond the arc.
The NBA G League highlighted his standout night on February 24:
“36 PTS 🦌 4 AST 🦌 6 3PM 🦌 63% FG Cormac Ryan was on a HEATER for the @WisconsinHerd tonight scoring a career-high 36 points and 6 3-pointers made. 👏”
This remarkable performance underlines Ryan’s ability to deliver high scoring outputs and efficient shooting, making him a valuable asset for the Bucks as they look to deepen their bench strength.
Basketball analyst Ben Sig (@sig_50) shared his enthusiasm online:
“The Milwaukee Bucks finally decide to use the +OPEN, 2-Way Contract and they put it to good measure securing +Cormac Ryan into the system/pipeline. Cormac’s been a killer for the Herd and his game/skillset fits perfectly as to maximizing depth in the 3&D+-Talent.”
Current State of the Milwaukee Bucks
The Bucks have faced difficulties this season, most notably hampered by injuries to two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, whose absence has left a significant impact on the team’s performance. At present, Milwaukee holds the 11th seed in the Eastern Conference with a record of 26-31 across 57 games.
After their Friday game against New York, the Bucks will travel to the United Center to face the Chicago Bulls on Sunday afternoon, continuing their effort to improve their standings.
An injury update from the team ahead of the Knicks game noted:
“Injury Report – Feb. 27 vs. New York Out: Alex Antetokounmpo (G League – Two-Way) Giannis Antetokounmpo (Right Calf Strain) Taurean Prince (Neck Surgery)… Injury Update: Cormac Ryan (G League – Two-Way) is out for tomorrow’s game vs. New York.”
Cormac Ryan’s Basketball Background and College Career
Before turning professional, Cormac Ryan had a diverse collegiate career, representing Stanford, Notre Dame, and North Carolina throughout five seasons. During his 2022 tenure with Notre Dame, he averaged 9.1 points per game while shooting 40.7% from three-point range, showcasing his sharpshooting skills early on.
Implications of Ryan’s Addition for the Bucks’ Future
While Cormac Ryan’s immediate playing time remains uncertain due to the nature of his two-way contract, his presence offers the Bucks an intriguing option for strengthening their roster depth and perimeter shooting. Given the team’s current challenges with injuries and roster consistency, Ryan’s ability to hit three-pointers and contribute defensively as a 3-and-D player aligns well with the Bucks’ current needs.
This signing could provide Milwaukee with a valuable asset to support the core lineup, offering flexibility as they strive to climb the Eastern Conference standings and compete for playoff positioning.
Added another sharpshooter to the roster. pic.twitter.com/C2gUZf56PK
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) February 26, 2026
The Milwaukee Bucks and Cormac Ryan have agreed to a two-way deal, league sources told @hoopshype. Ryan, a G League standout for the Wisconsin Herd, has averaged 20.4 points on 48.2% shooting from the field and 42.1% from 3-point range, 4.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 1.5 steals. pic.twitter.com/X7dfAVZjwk
— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) February 26, 2026
https://twitter.com/nbagleague/status/2026502044303966285
The Milwaukee Bucks finally decide to use the +OPEN, 2-Way Contract and they put it to good measure securing +Cormac Ryan into the system/pipeline.
Cormac’s been a killer for the Herd and his game/skillset fits perfectly as to maximizing depth in the 3&D+-Talent.
We got a dawg: https://t.co/GYltyUZfbC
— Ben Sig (@sig_50) February 26, 2026
Injury Update: Cormac Ryan (G League – Two-Way) is out for tomorrow’s game vs. New York.
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) February 26, 2026
