These seven Wildcats will be in Las Vegas for the summer. Keep up with their stats, schedules and more during NBA Summer League.
Summer Cats
Kobi Simmons played both point guard and shooting guard during the Memphis Grizzlies’ run to the summer league semifinals.
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It's the dog days of summer and the major headlines in sports include NBA free agency and the MLB All-Star Game. It's also a time for several fringe players and draft picks in the association to prove their worth during summer league for a potential roster spot with an NBA team.
This year the NBA Summer League will be featured in three cities: Salt Lake City, Sacramento and as always, Las Vegas. The Jazz and Kings each hosted four teams for a few games before the league made its way to Vegas for the main event from July 6-17.
For another summer, several former Arizona Wildcats will be competing. Here's who they are, along with their team's schedule. All tipoffs are in standard mountain time.
— Justin Spears
Deandre Ayton, Phoenix Suns
Las Vegas Summer League averages: 14.5 points (59.4 FG pct.), 10.5 rebounds, 1 block, 3.2 turnovers in 26.5 minutes (four games)
Friday, July 6: vs. Dallas Mavericks
Where: Thomas and Mack Center
Stat line: 10 points (4-6 FG), 8 rebounds, 3 turnovers, 1 block in 22 minutes
Notable opponents: Luka Doncic, Dennis Smith Jr., Jalen Brunson
Saturday, July 7: vs. Sacramento Kings
Where: Thomas and Mack Center
Stat line: 21 points (8-11 FG), 12 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 block in 29 minutes
Notable opponents: Marvin Bagley III, Harry Giles, De'Aaron Fox, Wenyen Gabriel, Frank Mason, Justin Jackson
Monday, July 9: vs. Orlando Magic
Where: Thomas and Mack Center
Stat line: 17 points (6-10 FG), 13 rebounds, 4 turnovers, 1 block in 25 minutes
Notable opponents: Mo Bamba, Jonathan Isaac, Chance Comanche, Isaiah Briscoe
TOURNAMENT
First round, Thursday, July 12: vs. Philadelphia 76ers
Where: Thomas and Mack Center
Stat line: 10 points (4-10 FG), 9 rebounds, 6 turnovers, 3 steals, 1 block in 30 minutes
Notable opponents: Zhaire Smith, Tra Holder
Consolation, Friday, July 13: vs. San Antonio Spurs
Where: Thomas and Mack Center
Stat line: Did not play (rest)
Notable opponents: Lonnie Walker IV, Jaron Blossomgame, Trey McKinney-Jones, Chimezie Metu
End of Suns' summer league.
Chance Comanche, Orlando Magic
Memphis Hustle / NBA G League
Las Vegas Summer League averages: 3 points (50.0 FG pct.), 5.6 rebounds in 12.3 minutes (three games)
Friday, July 6: vs. Brooklyn Nets
Where: Cox Pavilion
Stat line: Did not play
Notable opponents: Jarrett Allen, Tyler Davis, Caris LeVert, Jordan McLaughlin, Theo Pinson
Sunday, July 8: vs. Memphis Grizzlies
Where: Thomas and Mack Center
Stat line: 2 points (1-2 FG), 3 rebounds in 3 minutes
Notable opponents: Luka Doncic, Dennis Smith Jr., Jalen Brunson
