The NBA Summer League in Las Vegas has become a proving ground for emerging talent, and this year eight former St. John's University basketball players have earned invitations to showcase their skills on the court.
Summer League Spotlight
Among them, Zuby Ejiofor, Dillon Mitchell, Bryce Hopkins, Oziyah Sellers, Kadary Richmond, Deivon Smith, Aaron Scott and Chris Ledlum each bring distinct skill sets and draft backgrounds that the league’s developmental circuit aims to test.
Draft Night Moves
Zuby Ejiofor, a first‑round pick of the Atlanta Hawks, enters the Summer League with the expectation of showcasing his defensive versatility, while Dillon Mitchell, selected 40th overall by the Boston Celtics, hopes to translate his shooting range into consistent bench production. Bryce Hopkins, the 49th overall choice of the Denver Nuggets, brings rebounding intensity, and Oziyah Sellers, an undrafted guard, has signed a Summer League contract with the New York Knicks, seeking to prove his playmaking chops.
Kadary Richmond, who previously logged minutes for the Washington Wizards, returns to the Summer League to refine his defensive schemes, and Deivon Smith, now in his second stint with the Golden State Warriors, is focused on tightening his ball‑handling. Aaron Scott, playing for his second different Summer League team, the Brooklyn Nets, aims to convert his collegiate experience into professional readiness, while Chris Ledlum, a staple for the Houston Rockets in the previous summer, uses this year’s exposure to push for a permanent roster spot.
Looking Ahead
The convergence of these former Red Storm athletes illustrates the growing pipeline from St. John's University to the NBA, and each game in Las Vegas serves as a critical audition that could reshape their professional futures.