A New Generation of Brentwood Talent
The NBA Summer League in Las Vegas has become a proving ground for emerging talent, and this year three former Brentwood standouts are making their mark.
Jordan Riley, who dominated high school basketball at Brentwood, earned accolades including Newsday Player of the Year, New York Gatorade Player of the Year and Mr. New York Basketball in 2021. After a collegiate career at East Carolina University where he averaged 31.7 points and 5.0 assists per game in his senior season, Riley went undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft but secured a Summer League contract with the New Orleans Pelicans. In five Summer League appearances he posted 3.0 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game, showing the raw potential that once made him a 31.7‑point scorer in high school.
Bryce Harris followed a different route, spending three years at Brentwood before transferring to Greensboro Day School and then to Howard University, where he was named Mid‑Eastern Athletic Conference Player of the Year. He concluded his college career with averages of 17.5 points and 6.9 rebounds per game, earning a Summer League spot with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Across his five Summer League games he contributed 8.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists per contest, underscoring his all‑around skill set.
Lester Quinones, after two years at Brentwood and stints at Upper Room Christian School and St. Benedict’s Preparatory School, played college basketball at Memphis before entering the 2022 NBA Draft after his junior year. Though he was not selected in the 2026 Draft, Quinones signed two‑way contracts with the Philadelphia 76ers and the New Orleans Pelicans during the 2024‑25 season and now suits up for the Orlando Magic’s G League affiliate, the Osceola Magic. In the Summer League he averaged 14.2 points on 51.1% shooting, adding 3.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game.
Coach Anthony Jimenez, who has guided the Brentwood program for several seasons, expressed pride in the trio’s progress. He noted that Riley, Harris and Quinones embody dedication and high upside, and he believes their participation in the Summer League will serve as a beacon for younger athletes in the community.