The 2026 NBA Summer League is set to light up the West Coast, with games scheduled across California, Utah and Las Vegas beginning July 3.
A Tar Heel Invasion
Seven former North Carolina Tar Heels have earned spots on this year’s rosters, joining a field of 30 teams that will compete in a fast‑paced showcase of talent.
Caleb Wilson, the No. 4 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, will make his summer‑league debut for the Chicago Bulls on July 10, bringing with him a freshman average of 19.8 points and 9.4 rebounds per game.
Henri Veesaar, a fellow UNC alumnus, was selected in the second round by the Atlanta Hawks, while undrafted forward Seth Trimble signed with the Washington Wizards after an impressive college run.
RJ Davis, who honed his game with the South Bay Lakers, is now slated to wear a San Antonio Spurs jersey, and Drake Powell, a second‑year Net recovering from a knee injury, will finally see action in the league.
Pete Nance, the most seasoned of the group, has spent the last three years bouncing between the NBA and the G League, and Cormac Ryan, undrafted in 2024, secured a two‑way contract with the Milwaukee Bucks in February.
The summer schedule kicks off in California on July 3, moves to Salt Lake City on July 4, and culminates in the Las Vegas main event on July 9, giving fans a compact but intense basketball feast.
Beyond the individual storylines, the presence of these Tar Heels underscores the continued pipeline of talent from Chapel Hill to the professional ranks, a narrative that resonates with both longtime supporters and new followers of the sport.