Ian Schieffelin Contributed 10 Points in Heat Preseason Loss
The former Clemson standout played 23 minutes as the Heat fell 125-124 to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Basketball
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Heat hopeful Ian Schieffelin recorded 10 points and seven rebounds in 23 minutes of play against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The preseason game resulted in a 125-124 loss for Miami.
Why it matters
Schieffelin is competing for a roster spot or a two-way contract with the Heat after signing an Exhibit 10 training camp deal. His performance provides a look at his potential utility as the team evaluates its depth.
Schieffelin shot 4-of-5 from the field and 2-of-3 from beyond the arc in the 125-124 defeat. These figures follow his 8.4 points and 3.6 rebounds per game average during the NBA Summer League.
The players
Ian Schieffelin
The former Clemson athlete is competing for a roster spot with the Miami Heat.
Miami Heat
The professional basketball team currently evaluating roster candidates during the preseason.
Minnesota Timberwolves
The team that defeated the Miami Heat in the October 10 preseason contest.
The details
Signed to an Exhibit 10 contract in late September, Schieffelin is currently vying for a permanent place on the Heat roster. The forward previously played at Clemson University from 2021 to 2025, where he earned All-ACC second-team honors. His transition to professional basketball follows a collegiate career that also included a stint on the Clemson football team as a tight end.
Timeline
2021-2025: Schieffelin competed for Clemson University.
September 2026: Schieffelin joined Miami on an Exhibit 10 contract.
October 3, 2026: Schieffelin made his NBA preseason debut.
October 10, 2026: Schieffelin played against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Beyond the 305
The Exhibit 10 contract structure allows NBA teams like the Heat to invite players to training camp with a clear path toward a two-way deal. Schieffelin follows a well-trodden league path for former collegiate standouts seeking to secure a professional roster spot.
Fans watching the preseason can monitor how Schieffelin uses his remaining time on the court to make a case for a permanent spot. The Heat will continue to evaluate roster additions as the team moves closer to the final decision on the active lineup.
The takeaway
Schieffelin has demonstrated efficiency in his preseason minutes, particularly from the 3-point line. Watch for roster announcements in the coming weeks to see if his performance leads to a two-way or full contract with the Heat.
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