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Several players who honed their skills at Cincinnati-area colleges are turning heads in the NBA Summer League 2026, signing with league teams and showcasing their abilities ahead of the regular season.
Eight‑year NBA veteran Collin Sexton has agreed to a two‑year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, marking his fifth team since the 2024‑25 season began.
The former Jacksonville Dolphins star signed a non‑guaranteed contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, positioning himself for a Summer League debut and continuing a proud tradition of Dolphins in the NBA.
Chauncey Wiggins joins the Boston Celtics after a strong finish to his college season, while several other Florida State alumni prepare for summer competition across the league.
Up to four former University of Northern Colorado players could join the Las Vegas Summer League, joining NBA rookie Dalton Knecht and other prospects.
After going undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft, Seth Trimble signs with the Washington Wizards, bringing a 43.5‑inch vertical leap and clutch performances at Duke and Louisville to the professional stage.
Devin McGlockton’s recent Summer League signing follows a wave of undrafted Commodores securing NBA opportunities, joining AK Okereke with the Lakers and Duke Miles with the 76ers.
Several Syracuse alumni have recently secured NBA opportunities, from Exhibit 10 contracts to summer league appearances, as teams shape their rosters for the upcoming season.
During a World Cup match in Miami, Bronny James praised Neymar as his greatest soccer player, while the Brazilian forward returned from injury to help Brazil defeat Scotland 3‑0 and secure a knockout‑stage spot.
Selected in the second round, Gillespie brings a blend of scoring, playmaking and defensive versatility to the Spurs, joining a Volunteers lineage that has produced dozens of NBA players over the past two decades.
Day two of the NBA draft at Barclays Center highlighted the movement of former Tennessee players, with trades to Milwaukee, Los Angeles and other franchises, while ESPN’s rankings spotlighted several Volunteers still in the mix.
Nate Ament is slated to hear his name called in the opening round of the 2026 NBA Draft, joining a lineage of Volunteers who have turned college success into professional opportunities.
Mike Brown’s path from walking to classes at Mesa Community College to leading the New York Knicks to their first title since 1973 is a story of relentless work ethic, leadership, and perseverance.
With top picks, potential blockbuster deals and several rosters poised for transformation, managers must rethink strategies before the draft even begins.
Former University of Tennessee star Dalton Knecht, now with the Los Angeles Lakers, will host a week‑long basketball camp for children in grades four through eight at the University of Tennessee’s Pratt Pavilion on June 13.
The former Tennessee basketball star is set to host his first youth camp on June 13, combining skill development with community engagement.
When a seven‑year‑old Cameron McCoy met Kobe Bryant, the brief interaction proved decisive, turning a speech disorder into a drive to play the game.
Luka Dončić praises LeBron James as the strongest player in a hypothetical soccer superteam, expressing a desire to pair him with the Lakers next season
Three North Carolina players are generating buzz ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft, each projected to land with a different NBA franchise.
The franchise must balance the financial upside of re‑signing LeBron James against the basketball constraints it creates, while personal ties and recent playoff performance add further nuance.