Four former Tennessee players compete in NBA Summer League game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 4:09 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
On July 12, four former Tennessee basketball players participated in a game at the 2026 NBA Las Vegas Summer League. The San Antonio Spurs secured a 90-80 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. Nate Ament started for Milwaukee, while Ja'Kobi Gillespie, Igor Miličić Jr., and Zakai Zeigler represented San Antonio. The Spurs dominated the first quarter with a 16-0 run initiated by Gillespie. Ament showcased his defensive abilities and ball-handling skills throughout the game, while Miličić made an impactful play by blocking a shot after committing a turnover. All four players saw significant minutes as they continue their professional careers.
- •Spurs defeat Bucks 90-80 at the Summer League.
- •Nate Ament and Ja'Kobi Gillespie played against each other.
- •San Antonio had a strong start with a 16-0 run.
- •Miličić blocked a shot despite committing a turnover.
- •All four players had notable minutes on the court.
- 4:09 PMYahoo Sports — Four former Tennessee basketball players in one NBA Summer League game
"Four former Tennessee basketball players, Nate Ament, Ja'Kobi Gillespie, Igor Miličić Jr. and Zakai Zeigler all took the floor as the Spurs beat the Bucks 90-80 in summer league.
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