Iowa basketball stars debut in NBA Summer League next weekend
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 9:46 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
The NBA Summer League schedule is set, with four former Iowa basketball players participating. Bennett Stirtz, Payton Sandfort, and Josh Dix will play for the Oklahoma City Thunder, while Brendan Hausen will join the Memphis Grizzlies. Their first game is July 4, against each other at 2 p.m. CST. Stirtz, a first-round pick, is expected to have significant playing time, while Hausen aims to impress for a potential contract beyond Summer League. Both teams have additional matchups throughout the event.
- •Stirtz, Sandfort, and Dix play for Oklahoma City Thunder
- •Hausen plays for Memphis Grizzlies
- •First game is July 4 at 2 p.m. CST
- •Stirtz anticipated to have ample minutes
- •Hausen needs strong performance to earn a contract
- 9:46 AMYahoo Sports — NBA Summer League schedule: When former Iowa basketball stars play
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