The latest wave of Gonzaga talent made its way through Las Vegas Summer League, and the results were a mixed bag with a few clear winners.
Graham Ike, the All-American and 2,500-point scorer, may have done the most to help himself. The Golden State Warriors brought him in on an Exhibit 10 contract, and he finished with 6 games of work, averaging 10.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 0.8 blocks, shooting 47.1% on twos, 33.3% from 3, and 84.6% at the line in 22.6 minutes per game.
His best moment came in Golden State’s Summer League title run, when he piled up a game-high six offensive rebounds along with six points, three assists, and a block in 24 minutes. He also finished a game-high +12 in a matchup that featured top 3 pick Cameron Boozer, proven NBA star Cedric Coward, and All-American Yaxel Lendeborg.
Add in his three California Summer League games, where he averaged 9.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks, and it looks like he has done enough to land a two-way contract with the Warriors.
Anton Watson also got a real look from the Lakers, who used him in a range of roles across 5 games. He logged 19.5 minutes per night and produced 6.4 points, 2.6 assists, 1.4 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks while shooting 44% on twos and 20% from deep, going 8-18 inside the arc and 4-20 from 3.
The 6'8 forward was asked to do a little of everything, including guarding 7'3 center Aday Mara in one game and serving as a point forward in another. After spending all of last season in the G League with South Bay, he showed passing and defensive ability, but the outside shot remains a major issue for the Spokane native.
Ryan Nembhard’s summer was short, but it still turned heads. In 2 games with Dallas, he averaged 13.5 points, 8.0 assists, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.0 steals in 31.7 minutes per game.
That was enough to get him moved to the Atlanta Hawks in a three-team trade that also sent fellow Canadian Lu Dort to Atlanta via the Oklahoma City Thunder. Nembhard, who posted 6.6 points and 5.3 assists as a rookie last season, should have a real chance to carve out minutes this year, with veteran CJ McCollum and rookie Kingston Flemings also in the mix at point guard.
Tyon Grant-Foster had the toughest path of the group. He wasn’t cleared by the NBA fitness-to-play panel until just before the NBA draft, which cut into his pre-draft opportunities, and his summer league role with San Antonio was limited.
Over 3 games, he averaged 3.5 minutes, 2 points, 3 rebounds, 1 block, and 1 assist while shooting 1-5 from the field. His next step is likely a G League roster spot as he keeps pushing for another NBA chance.
Jalen Warley also made his pro debut with Indiana after working out with the team before the draft. He liked the organization enough to pass on Exhibit 10 offers and stay with them for summer league, and he earned steady minutes in 3 appearances.
Warley averaged 13.7 minutes, 2.0 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.0 steals while shooting 2-14 from the field, 0-3 from 3, and 1-1 at the line. The 6'6 wing showed defensive instincts, but his shooting struggles stood out, and he will likely get a shot to compete for Indiana’s G League team this fall.
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