University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
11.05.2026 | Men's Basketball
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL – UNC Asheville men's basketball alum DJ Patrick ('26) has signed to play with the Windy City Bulls, the NBA G League affiliate of the Chicago Bulls.
Patrick spent the 2025-26 season with the Bulldogs, averaging 9.6 points per game and totaling 278 points. He connected on 70 three-pointers, shooting 39.3 percent from beyond the arc, and led the Big South Conference in minutes played per game, averaging 34.9.
Patrick recorded a career-high 24 points against Radford on Jan. 10, 2026, knocking down seven three-pointers in the contest.
In addition to his success on the court, Patrick earned NABC Honors Court Recognition, College Sports Communicators Academic All-District honors and was named to the Big South All-Academic Team after maintaining a perfect 4.0 GPA.
Patrick joins a group of former Bulldogs who have competed in the NBA's developmental league, including Josh Pittman ('98), Matt Dickey ('12), Jeremy Atkinson ('13), Jaleel Roberts ('15) and Andrew Rowsey, who played at Asheville from 2013-15.
The Windy City Bulls begin their 2026-27 season on Friday, Nov. 6, against the Noblesville Boom at NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.
