The NBA Summer League in Las Vegas is set to begin on July 9, with games scheduled to run through July 19. The event gathers rookie hopefuls and veteran prospects, providing a high‑stakes environment for teams to evaluate talent before the regular season.
Lundy Seeks a Career Rebound
Seth Lundy, a forward who last saw NBA action on January 24, 2024 with the Atlanta Hawks, is using the summer circuit to reignite a career that has been hampered by injuries. After a productive college stint at Penn State, where he averaged 14.5 points and 6.3 rebounds per game, Lundy hopes the exposure in Las Vegas will earn him a guaranteed contract.
Orlando Magic guard Ace Baldwin arrives in Nevada with a fresh résumé that includes two seasons at Penn State and a stint in the G League with the Osceola Magic. Baldwin’s college numbers — 14.1 points, 6.5 assists and 2.5 steals per game — paired with his defensive accolades, have positioned him as a promising prospect seeking his first NBA appearance.
Both players share a common origin: the Big Ten powerhouse Penn State. Their journeys reflect the varied pathways taken by college standouts, from second‑round draft selections to defensive player of the year honors. While Lundy was a second‑round pick of the Atlanta Hawks in the 2023 draft, Baldwin earned the 2022‑23 Atlantic 10 Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year awards.
The summer league will also feature appearances by other former Nittany Lions, including Pat Chambers, Mike Rhoades, Jalen Pickett, Yanic Konan Niederhauser and Tim Frazier, adding depth to the competition. As the league continues to scout international and domestic talent, the performances of Lundy and Baldwin could signal a new chapter for players looking to transition from college to the professional stage.