The NBA Summer League is in the books, and a handful of former Michigan State players left with numbers worth noting. From high-volume scoring to steady playmaking, several Spartans made their mark across different rosters during the annual showcase.
Jase Richardson had the loudest summer of the group. Playing for the Orlando Magic, he averaged 18.3 points, 3.6 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.6 steals over three games while shooting 54.1% from the field, 50% from 3-point range and a perfect 100% at the line. He finished with a plus-6 in 30 minutes per game.
Jaden Akins also logged a strong scoring stretch, putting up 11.3 points per game in three games. He added 1.3 rebounds, 2 assists and 0.6 steals while shooting 36.1% overall, 25% from deep and 100% on free throws. His plus-minus came in at -38 across 23.3 minutes a night.
Frankie Fidler turned in a solid five-game run for the Portland Trail Blazers, averaging 9.8 points, 4 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.2 blocks. He shot 29.7% from the field, 25% from 3 and 81.8% at the free-throw line, with a plus-3 in 21.8 minutes per game.
Carson Cooper was productive in a different way, giving his team 5.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, 0.3 assists, 0.5 steals and 0.5 blocks over six games. He shot 52% from the field, did not make a 3-pointer and hit 60% of his free throws while posting a minus-16 in 15.3 minutes per game.
A.J. Hoggard, with the Toronto Raptors, averaged 5.7 points and 5.5 assists in four games, along with 2.5 rebounds and 1.2 steals. He shot 24.2% from the field, 20% from 3 and 75% from the line, finishing at minus-14 in 18.5 minutes per game.
Jaxon Kohler appeared in two games for the Utah Jazz and averaged 5.5 points, 2.5 rebounds and 0.5 blocks. He shot 50% from the field, hit his lone 3-pointer and was perfect at the stripe, ending with a plus-12 in 12 minutes per game.
Tre Holloman saw action in one game for the Orlando Magic and finished with 2 points and 2 assists in 5 minutes. He shot 50% from the field, did not attempt a 3-pointer and had a plus-4.
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