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An open practice at First Community Arena gave a glimpse of the SIUE men's basketball team's summer work, emphasizing tempo, organization, and the blend of returning veterans with new talent.
An open practice at First Community Arena gave fans a glimpse of the Cougars' evolving style, as returning stars and fresh talent battled in a high‑tempo drill.
The 2026 NBA Summer League, running from early July to mid‑July, features a roster that includes OVC Player of the Year Aaron Nkrumah and Defensive Player of the Year Arnas Sakenis, among other recent conference standouts.
Arnas Sakenis, the SIUE standout who capped his college career as the program’s all‑time blocked‑shot leader, has earned a spot on the Miami Heat’s NBA Summer League roster, marking the first-ever Cougars player to reach the league’s developmental circuit.