The Miami Heat announced today that they have signed center Vashil Fernandez. As per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
In a related move, the team has waived Stefan Jankovic.
Fernandez, the all-time leading shot blocker at Valparaiso University, played all four seasons with the Crusaders appearing in 131 games (85 starts) and averaged 4.7 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.21 blocks and 19.8 minutes while shooting 54.8 percent from the field.
As a senior, he led the NCAA in blocks per game (3.31) and was named the Horizon League Defensive Player of the Year for the second consecutive season. Fernandez will wear number 14.
Jankovic appeared in one preseason game with the Heat, totaling 3:40 minutes of action.