Former Iowa players compete in NBA Summer League action on Sunday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 4:35 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Three former Iowa basketball players participated in NBA Summer League games on Sunday. The Oklahoma City Thunder lost to the Golden State Warriors 104-79, dropping to 0-2 in Summer League play. Bennett Stirtz led the Thunder with 13 points, playing a team-high 26 minutes. Josh Dix struggled with 5 points, while Payton Sandfort added 11 points off the bench. These performances come as the players seek to secure roster spots as the Summer League continues.
- •Oklahoma City Thunder fall to Golden State Warriors 104-79.
- •Bennett Stirtz leads Thunder with 13 points and no turnovers.
- •Josh Dix scores 5 points, struggling to impact the game.
- •Payton Sandfort contributes 11 points in 18 minutes off the bench.
- •Thunder drops to 0-2 in Summer League play.
- 4:35 PMYahoo Sports — How former Iowa basketball stars played in Sunday's NBA Summer League action
"Here's how these former Hawkeyes played in the Summer League on Sunday.
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