Basketball

Iowa Alumni Shine in NBA Summer League Debut for Thunder

Bennett Stirtz, Payton Sandfort and Josh Dix gear up for showdown with Golden State Warriors

A trio of former Iowa Hawkeyes are carving out early NBA Summer League experiences with the Oklahoma City Thunder, signaling a promising transition from college to professional play.

A New Chapter for Hawkeye Alumni

In their most recent outing, Stirtz led the Thunder with 18 points, while Sandfort contributed 10 points and seven rebounds, and Dix added eight points, underscoring the depth of talent among the alumni.

The next test comes against the Golden State Warriors, a matchup that will be broadcast live on Amazon Prime Video at 5 p.m. CT, giving fans a chance to follow the action from anywhere.

Summer League play offers a unique platform for emerging players to showcase their skills, and the presence of three Hawkeye alumni highlights the program’s growing influence on the NBA pipeline.

With the Warriors’ roster featuring a mix of veteran talent and promising prospects, the upcoming game promises competitive basketball and a vivid reminder of the talent that can emerge from college programs like Iowa.

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