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October 18, 2025
“I don’t take for granted the opportunity to be a small part of such a storied organization,” Settle said.
Undrafted basketball player Steve Settle III, a former Howard University player, has joined the Miami Heat organization after spending time with the team in the NBA Summer League last summer.
The Heat has announced this signed Settle for an Exhibit 10 contract (a one-year contract that is not a guaranteed deal for the NBA minimum salary) and send him to play for the team’s G League team, the Sioux Falls Skyforce. He will wear number 4.
Settle, who went undrafted in the NBA Draft, played for the Heat in five games for the team, including two at the California Classic in San Francisco and three for the NBA2K26 in Las Vegas. The former Howard player averaged 2.2 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1 steal and 1 block. He averaged 33.2 minutes per game and shot 47.8 percent from the field, 41.6 percent from three-point range and 73.6 percent from the foul line. Settle led the team in rebounds, blocks, minutes and three-point field goals made. He ranked second in free throws made and third in points, assists, steals and field goals made during his time on the court.
According to HBCU game dayArrange graduated from Temple University last year, averaging 12.6 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1 steal and 1 block. He led the team in rebounds and blocked shots. He played one season at Temple, but before joining the Owls, he played for Howard University, where he was a two-time All-MEAC (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference).
While playing for the HBCU, he was a major factor in leading the Bisons to the school’s 2023 MEAC championship and NCAA tournament appearance. The NCAA entry was Howard’s first in more than 30 years.
Settel has spoken Sports illustrated and issued a statement connect with the Heat.
“Miami is a very structured, disciplined organization, perfect for someone entering their first year as a professional athlete and looking to build the right habits. The opportunity to be a small part of such a storied organization is something that I don’t take for granted. I think my skill set as a longer, versatile wing is something that can and has benefited immensely from my time with the Heat thus far. I am far from being a finished product, but I’m so encouraged by how much I’ve grown as a player in just a few short months. This is just the beginning for me and I look forward to my continued development in the G League with the Sioux Falls Skyforce. I can’t wait to see what the future brings.”
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