Several former Kentucky Wildcats are already in the thick of NBA Summer League action, and more are set to join them once Las Vegas gets rolling on Thursday, July 9.
The group is a big one. More than a dozen ex-Wildcats are trying to turn summer minutes into something more permanent, with an NBA contract the goal.
Otega Oweh, who was recently drafted, is with the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Salt Lake City league. He put together a nice sequence there that showed off his two-way ability. Jacob Toppin is also in Salt Lake City, suiting up for the Atlanta Hawks.
The California Classic has already featured a pair of former Kentucky players as well. Brandon Boston Jr. has been playing for the Milwaukee Bucks, while Adou Thiero is with the Los Angeles Lakers. Boston had a strong showing for Milwaukee, highlighted by a dunk.
When the Las Vegas Summer League opens, all 30 NBA teams will be in the mix. A long list of former Wildcats is expected to take the floor there: Amari Williams with the Boston Celtics, Jaxson Robinson with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Bryce Hopkins with the Denver Nuggets, Ugonna Onyenso with the Detroit Pistons, Keion Brooks with the Indiana Pacers, Lance Ware with the New York Knicks, TyTy Washington with the Orlando Magic, Koby Brea and Devin Askew with the Phoenix Suns, and Andrew Carr with the Portland Trailblazers.
Jayden Quaintance, who was recently drafted in the first round by the San Antonio Spurs, is on San Antonio’s summer league roster, but he will not play because of a knee injury.
The Las Vegas games will air on ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, and Prime Video.
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