Milwaukee Bucks Sign Cormac Ryan to Two-Way Contract

The 27-year-old guard joins the Bucks roster after a strong G League season with the Wisconsin Herd.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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The Milwaukee Bucks have signed Cormac Ryan, a 27-year-old guard, to a two-way contract. Ryan played 29 games with the Wisconsin Herd in the G League this season, averaging 20.4 points per game and shooting 42.3% from 3-point range. He previously played college basketball at Stanford, Notre Dame, and North Carolina before going undrafted.

Why it matters

The Bucks are rounding out their roster with two-way deals as they prepare for the playoffs. Ryan's strong G League performance earned him this opportunity to join the NBA team and potentially contribute down the stretch.

The details

Ryan was originally signed by the Bucks in the summer, playing in five summer league games and two preseason games. He then played 29 games with the Wisconsin Herd, the Bucks' G League affiliate, where he shot 42.3% from 3-point range and averaged 20.4 points per game. The two-way contract will allow Ryan to finish out the regular season with the Bucks, though he would be ineligible for postseason play.

  • Ryan was signed by the Bucks in the summer of 2025.
  • He played in five summer league games and two preseason games for the Bucks.
  • Ryan then played 29 games with the Wisconsin Herd in the 2025-26 G League season.

The players

Cormac Ryan

A 27-year-old guard who has signed a two-way contract with the Milwaukee Bucks after a strong G League season with the Wisconsin Herd, where he averaged 20.4 points per game and shot 42.3% from 3-point range.

Alex Antetokounmpo

A former Dominican High School star who is also on a two-way contract with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Pete Nance

Another player on a two-way contract with the Milwaukee Bucks.

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What they’re saying

“The Milwaukee Bucks rewarded Cormac Ryan for his strong G League season with the Wisconsin Herd by signing him to a two-way contract.”

— Jim Owczarski, Author (jsonline.com)

What’s next

Ryan will now have the chance to finish out the regular season with the Bucks, though he would be ineligible for postseason play.

The takeaway

The Bucks are bolstering their roster with two-way deals as they prepare for the playoffs, rewarding strong G League performers like Cormac Ryan with an opportunity to contribute at the NBA level.