Oregon Basketball: What teams will your favorite Ducks play for in the 2017 NBA Summer League?
By Connor Hope
Four members of the last year’s Oregon Ducks will be playing in the NBA Summer League. Who are they and what teams will they be playing for?
After a fantastic Final Four run, five Oregon Ducks are pursuing professional opportunities in the NBA. While three of them were drafted, two others have also been given an opportunity to make NBA rosters.
The first chance four of these players will get to play professionally is during the 2017 NBA Summer League. Jordan Bell, Tyler Dorsey, Dillon Brooks, and Dylan Ennis will all be using this opportunity to secure their spot on a roster.
Injured forward Chris Boucher has also signed a two-way contract but will not have an opportunity to play in the Summer League. This means he will most likely start his career in the G-League with the ability to move up if he excels.
While Ennis will also be playing in Orlando, Duck fans will have an opportunity to watch all four players in Vegas. The Vegas Summer league runs from July 7 to July 17 and will feature 24 of the NBA’s 30 teams.
With each Summer League roster featuring a lot of players competing for minimal roster spots, it is important for the Ducks to bring their best performances. The competition will be fierce, but there are areas where each player can separate themselves from their teammates. None of the players are going to be starters, so they will need to establish themselves within their specific roles.
It is time to take a look at what teams each former Duck will be playing for.