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Four former Iowa State players — Keshon Gilbert, Joshua Jefferson, Curtis Jones and Tamin Lipsey — are among the hopefuls competing in the NBA Summer League, each navigating contracts and opportunities as they aim to translate college success into professional minutes.
Braden Smith, Trey Kaufman-Renn, Fletcher Loyer, and Oscar Cluff, all alumni of Purdue University, have each secured positions ahead of the 2026 NBA Summer League, signing deals with several NBA franchises.
Two alumni from Penn State's basketball program are set to compete in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, each hoping to translate college success into NBA contracts.
Four former Nebraska basketball players will compete in the 2026 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, each on a different NBA team, marking the second straight year the program has placed four participants in the event.
From first‑round picks to undrafted free agents, Alabama’s pipeline to the NBA is overflowing, reflecting Coach Nate Oats’ modern, professional‑style development.
The 2026 NBA Summer League, running from early July to mid‑July, features a roster that includes OVC Player of the Year Aaron Nkrumah and Defensive Player of the Year Arnas Sakenis, among other recent conference standouts.
Tommy Lloyd expressed satisfaction as each of his drafted prospects landed with teams that value them both for their talent and their fit.
Shawn Phillips Jr., a 7‑foot center from Missouri, has agreed to a professional contract with the New Orleans Pelicans as he simultaneously contests the NCAA's new eligibility rule in court.
The 2026 NBA Draft concluded without Nebraska selections, yet two former Huskers secured professional contracts, underscoring the program's ascent.
The former Georgia Tech basketball star has agreed to an Exhibit-10 contract with the Indiana Pacers, a move that could see him compete for a roster position or a G League spot during the upcoming summer league.
Mark Mitchell, a five‑star recruit and McDonald's All‑American, has agreed to an Exhibit‑10 contract with the Denver Nuggets, positioning him for a Summer League audition in Las Vegas and a potential path to an NBA roster spot.
Trey Kaufman‑Renn, a fifth‑year Purdue standout, was selected in the second round of the NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves, who recently traded Julius Randle, opening a path for the versatile forward alongside Rudy Gobert and Jaden McDaniels.
The 2026 NBA Draft saw Purdue seniors Braden Smith and Trey Kaufman‑Renn selected, ending a 15‑year wait for two Boilermaker draftees in the same year.
The Indiana Pacers have secured Braden Smith in a trade that involved sending guard Kam Jones and additional assets to the Chicago Bulls, positioning the team for a new chapter as Tyrese Haliburton returns from injury.
Elijah Pemberton, a Middletown native, is set to represent the United States in two crucial 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifying games. This marks his third appearance on the senior national team, having previously earned a bronze medal at the 2022 FIBA Americup and contributed during the 2023 qualifying window. After a training camp in Miami, the squad will play against the Dominican Republic and Mexico, matches that will determine the next round group. Pemberton’s basketball journey began in Connecticut, where he excelled in high school and college, leading Hofstra to a championship before launching his professional career in Poland.
Rich Mount, whose bloodline includes legendary basketball figures, spent 25 years as a Lebanon police officer, using his stature and family name to mentor local youth while serving the community he grew up in.
Fred Hoiberg, once courted by Tom Osborne for a quarterback role, chose a basketball path that led from Iowa State to the NBA and eventually to the Nebraska head‑coach seat, where his 2023 team broke new ground with a historic Sweet 16 run.
Tamin Lipsey, a standout defender from Iowa State, is using a series of NBA predraft workouts — including stints with the Warriors, Thunder and Pacers — to showcase his basketball IQ, leadership and steal‑making ability as he pushes for a spot in the 2026 draft.
Jaxon Kohler, a four‑year Michigan State standout, is preparing for the NBA Draft after a second reported workout with the Indiana Pacers, aiming for an NBA or G League spot.
Butler’s freshly appointed head coach Ronald Nored draws on the leadership lessons of Brad Stevens and the adaptability of Rick Carlisle, aiming to recruit tenacious players like former teammate Matt Howard.