Eleven former Tennessee players compete in 2026 NBA Summer League
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 2:24 PM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Eleven former Tennessee basketball players participated in the 2026 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Jahmai Mashack helped the Memphis Grizzlies reach the championship game, where they were defeated by the Golden State Warriors 94-90 on July 19. Among the former Vols, Chaz Lanier stood out, averaging 17.4 points per game, while Nate Ament, selected No. 13 overall in the draft, averaged 11.2 points and 4.8 rebounds in five games. Each player contributed in multiple games throughout the league, with notable performances from Ja'Kobi Gillespie and Igor Milicic Jr. expected to impact their future opportunities.
- •Jahmai Mashack plays for Memphis Grizzlies, reaches championship game
- •Chaz Lanier leads former Vols with 17.4 PPG
- •Nate Ament averages 11.2 PPG for Milwaukee Bucks
- •Golden State Warriors defeat Memphis Grizzlies 94-90
- •Eleven ex-Tennessee players participate across nine NBA teams
- 2:24 PMYahoo Sports — How former Tennessee players fared in 2026 NBA Summer League, including Nate Ament
"Eleven former Tennessee basketball players were on 2026 NBA Summer League rosters. See how each player performed.
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