The San Antonio Spurs today announced that they have signed Ian Mahinmi. The Spurs selected the 6-11, 230-pound Mahinmi in the first round of the 2005 NBA Draft, with the 28th overall pick.

The 20-year-old has played in the French A League for the last four seasons. Mahinmi signed with Pau-Orthez in the summer of 2006. During the 2006-07 season he averaged 4.3 points and 3.2 rebounds in 12.7 minutes in 33 games in French League action. Mahinmi also appeared in 18 Euroleague games averaging 3.7 points and 2.8 rebounds in 12.7 minutes in Euroleague play.

Prior to joining Pau-Orthez, Mahinmi spent three seasons with Le Havre in the French League. He made his professional debut with the team during the 2003-04 season.