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Raptors' DeRozan signs on dotted line

Last Updated: Thursday, July 9, 2009 | 11:16 PM ET

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DeMar DeRozan, 19, was drafted ninth overall by the Raptors. (Jason DeCrow/Associated Press)

The Toronto Raptors confirmed Thursday that they have signed first-round draft pick DeMar DeRozan.

DeRozan, 19, is contractually committed to the Raptors for the next two seasons, with team options for 2011-12 and 2012-13.

Financial terms were not disclosed.

Toronto drafted him ninth overall out of the University of Southern California on June 25.

DeRozan averaged 13.9 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists a game for the Trojans last season, and was chosen the most valuable player of the Pac-10 Tournament — as a freshman.

The teenager entered the NBA draft early to help support his mother, who is struggling with lupus.

With files from The Canadian Press

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