
Former Iowa Standouts Shine in NBA Summer League in Las Vegas
Four Hawkeye alumni will compete in the Las Vegas Summer League, with Stirtz delivering another strong scoring performance and Hausen poised to make his mark against the Hawks.
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Four Hawkeye alumni will compete in the Las Vegas Summer League, with Stirtz delivering another strong scoring performance and Hausen poised to make his mark against the Hawks.

Chicago Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson stunned the NBA Summer League with a 35‑point debut, a Blake Griffin Award, and performances that hint at a bright professional future.

Memphis dominated from the opening tip, racing to a 21-0 lead and never looking back in a summer league matchup that ended 96-64.

Iowa alumni made notable impacts in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, with Sandfort and Dix delivering solid performances while the Grizzlies clinched a semifinal berth.

Oklahoma City fell to Dallas while Memphis secured a semifinal spot, with Payton Sandfort and Josh Dix delivering solid performances for the Thunder and Brendan Hausen held scoreless for the Grizzlies.

Jerry West’s nine NBA Finals losses forged a competitive psyche that propelled him to become the NBA’s most celebrated executive.

Four former Iowa basketball standouts conclude their 2026 NBA Summer League action today, with Stirtz, Sandfort, and Dix aiming for their first win for the Thunder and Hausen set for the Grizzlies' championship clash.

In a tightly contested Summer League game, the Memphis Grizzlies fell to the Golden State Warriors, but rookie Cameron Boozer impressed with his fundamentals and agility, drawing commendation from teammate Cedric Coward.

The 2026 NBA Summer League featured a dozen former Volunteers, highlighting performances from Chaz Lanier, Ja’Kobi Gillespie and Nate Ament, while Jahmai Mashack’s Memphis Grizzlies narrowly missed the championship.

Five former Missouri Tigers alumni navigated the 2026 NBA Summer League with performances that ranged from promising to underwhelming, highlighting both potential and challenges.

The latest dynasty fantasy basketball rankings, compiled after the Las Vegas Summer League, evaluate the 40 most promising rookies based on ceiling, efficiency and team context.

The Golden State Warriors emerged victorious in the 2026 NBA Summer League, with several former Michigan players delivering notable performances, including MVP Yaxel Lendeborg and consistent scoring from Kobe Bufkin.

The 2026 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas showcased the emergence of former Michigan players as key contributors, underscoring the university's growing impact on professional basketball.

A look at how former Michigan standouts, from Yaxel Lendeborg to Roddy Gayle Jr., made a decisive impact in the 2026 NBA Summer League, highlighting the program's rising pipeline to the pros.

Former Iowa women's basketball standout Megan Gustafson married David DiLeo on July 18, 2025, in Tiffin, Iowa, with longtime coach Lisa Bluder officiating. The ceremony featured a first dance to Riley Clemmons’ “Miracle,” and was attended by agent Ticha Penicheiro and the couple’s Instagram‑famous corgi, Pancake. Gustafson is currently enjoying her best WNBA season with the Portland Fire, while DiLeo prepares for a stint overseas in Turkey.

Portland Fire forward Megan Gustafson married David DiLeo on July 18, 2025, in Tiffin, Iowa, in a ceremony attended by family, friends, and figures from the Iowa basketball community.
Jacob Crews, a former Missouri basketball standout, has inked a professional contract with Donar Groningen in the Dutch‑Belgian BNXT League, bringing his scoring prowess and championship ambitions to Europe.

After a six‑year college journey that included two seasons at the University of Missouri, Jacob Crews has agreed to a professional contract with Donar Groningen, a BNXT League team in the Netherlands.

The recent Las Vegas Summer League concluded with several breakout performances that have elevated the fantasy basketball projections of key prospects, including Wilson’s shooting surge, Boozer’s all‑around game, Lendeborg’s MVP accolade and Gonzalez’s increased role with the Celtics.

The 2026 Summer League concluded with spectacular displays of skill, highlighted by Yaxel Lendeborg's MVP award and Caleb Wilson's record‑setting debut.

After a trade from Portland, Jerami Grant joins the Memphis Grizzlies, bringing his scoring and defensive skills, but his contract options and the team's roster limits cast doubt on his long‑term stay.

Veteran forward Jerami Grant, now with the Memphis Grizzlies, faces a pivotal decision amid a crowded roster and a hefty contract that could reshape his NBA trajectory.

BYU’s basketball program has broken into the top tier of the 2026 recruiting class, landing at No. 12 in the final ESPN rankings.

In his first interview since the trade, Ja Morant discusses how his previous suspensions and public perception have shaped his career, and how Nike's support aims to help him rebuild his brand with the Portland Trail Blazers.