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Former Iowa players perform in NBA Summer League opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 11:40 PM

Last updated Jul 5, 2026

Former Iowa players perform in NBA Summer League opener
Summary

Four former Iowa basketball players participated in the NBA Summer League opener on July 4 in Salt Lake City. The Oklahoma City Thunder faced the Memphis Grizzlies, with Memphis recording a decisive 111-74 victory. Despite the outcome, all four Iowa alumni made contributions, with Bennett Stirtz leading the Thunder with 10 points. Payton Sandfort added 13 points despite shooting struggles, while Josh Dix scored 5 points. Brendan Hausen registered 3 points in limited minutes. The Summer League continues, providing further opportunities for these players to showcase their talents.

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  • •Memphis Grizzlies defeat Oklahoma City Thunder 111-74.
  • •Bennett Stirtz scores 10 points in his Summer League debut.
  • •Payton Sandfort ties for the team lead with 13 points.
  • •Josh Dix contributes 5 points in 20 minutes of play.
  • •Brendan Hausen scores 3 points in limited action.
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Four Hawkeyes saw action in the NBA's Summer League opener on Saturday. How did they perform?

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