Council on Verge of Rotational Minutes, Receives Longterm Contract from 76ers

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Former Razorback guard Ricky Council IV received a huge pay raise Saturday from the Philadelphia 76ers. 

The rookie has been playing under a two-way contract with the 76ers this season. However, Council’s performance over his first 30 games helped executive Daryl Morey make an easy decision to invest in the former Razorback. 

Council has been one of the most surprising newcomers to contribute at a moderate rate this season. He’s averaging over nine minutes per game while also scoring nearly six points per a night. 

In his first significant NBA action against the Washington Wizards, Council scored 19 points and pulled in 10 rebounds in a 119-113 victory. He displays elite athleticism which often leads to highlight dunks, solid court vision and improved three-point shooting. 

The 6-foot-6, 205 pound combo guard-forward is shooting at a solid 48% from the floor, 36% from beyond the arc and 75% at the free throw line. 

76ers coach Nick Nurse has thought highly of Council throughout the season. Council’s hard work to earn a contract and playing time in Philadelphia is about to pay off with an opportunity to join the rotation, per NBC Sports Nick Levick.

Council spent one season with Arkansas under Eric Musselman in 2022-2023. He led the Razorbacks in scoring with 16 points, four rebounds and two assists per game. The North Carolina native began his collegiate career with WIchita State and earned AAC All-Freshman honors in 2020-2021. Then, followed up a solid freshman campaign with AAC Sixth Man of the Year as a sophomore in 2021-2022 before transferring to Fayetteville.

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