Ex-Cougars Shining in NBA Summer League Circuit
The NBA Summer League is underway, giving fans their first look at many of the league's newest players while also providing young veterans an opportunity to continue their development.
This summer, two former Washington State Cougars will be competing on the NBA stage in Cedric Coward with the Memphis Grizzlies and Isaac Jones with the Detroit Pistons.
While the NBA's premier Summer League takes place in Las Vegas beginning Thursday, July 9, there were two smaller events that tipped off beforehand: the Salt Lake City Summer League and the California Classic Summer League. The Salt Lake City Summer League features four teams, while the California Classic includes teams playing in Sacramento and the Bay Area. Unlike the Las Vegas Summer League, which runs over 10 days and includes all 30 NBA franchises, the smaller events last only three days.
WATCH: Tyon Grant-Foster, Ex-Gonzaga Stars Aim to Impress in NBA Summer League
Though the Gonzaga Bulldogs did not have any players drafted into the NBA for a second straight year, a trio of players will suit up for the summer league seeking an opportunity to an extended audition in training camp in October.
Emerald City Spectrum reporter Howard Woodard dives into the upcoming summer league debuts for former Gonzaga stars Graham Ike, Jalen Warley, and Tyon Grant-Foster, discussing what to watch from the trio and what they each need to show this summer to improve their chances of earning a roster spot for the start of the 2026-27 season.
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