Six former Arizona Wildcats players competed at NBA Summer League, which wraps up this weekend in Las Vegas. As was to be expected, Arizona’s two first round picks in this year’s NBA Draft made the greatest first impression.
Arizona’s Brayden Burries and Koa Peat had two of the better Summer League runs of this year’s draft class.
Advertisement
Burries, the No. 10 overall pick to the Milwaukee Bucks, averaged 22.9 points over three games. He shot 50% from the field, including 8-18 (44.4%) from three-point range. Burries had 12 assists to just one turnover and also came up with seven steals.
His player efficiency rating was highest among all newcomers at 32.8. If not for an elite rookie class, Burries would be getting even more recognition heading into the rest of the NBA offseason. Even so, Burries made a positive impression on the Bucks, who are in need of a new face of the franchise following the departure of Giannis Antetokounmpo.
It’s only Summer League, but Burries showed he could be that guy one day.
Meanwhile, Peat put to rest some concerns about his shooting ability by averaging 16.8 points on 51% from the field across four games. Peat, the No. 30 overall pick to the Phoenix Suns, played arguably his best game in a win over Burries’ Bucks, scoring 19 points to go with six rebounds and two steals.
Advertisement
Perhaps the most impressive part about Peat’s Summer League performance was his consistency. He scored double digits in each game he played and never shot below 46%.
While Burries and Peat will leave Las Vegas feeling good about their situations heading into the rest of summer, Jaden Bradley may feel like he left something to prove.
The No. 50 overall pick to the Toronto Raptors, Bradley has averaged 6 points, 2.8 assists and 3.3 turnovers through four games. Bradley could play one more game in Toronto’s consolation matchup Saturday vs. Denver.
Bradley is shooting just 29.6% from the floor and has yet to make a 3-pointer. He just hasn’t looked comfortable.
Advertisement
Tobe Awaka, who signed a two-way contract with the Chicago Bulls as an undrafted free agent, put together his best performance on Wednesday with a 14-point, 10-rebound double double. Awaka also had three blocks and three steals in the game.
Through four games, Awaka is averaging 7 points on 75% shooting to go with 3.8 rebounds.
The last member of the 2025-26 Arizona squad to compete in Las Vegas is Anthony Dell’Orso, who is on a Summer League deal with the Sacramento Kings.
ADO shot 3-3 from the field on Tuesday, including a three-pointer. The 11 minutes played were his most in a Summer League game.
Advertisement
Dell’Orso will have one more opportunity when the Kings play New Orleans on Friday afternoon.
San Antonio Spurs forward Carter Bryant made a short appearance at Summer League, playing in two games. After a tough opener, Bryant bounced back with a 19-point outing versus the New York Knicks. He made 7 of 10 field goal attempts including a pair of three-pointers.
Bryant is entering a big sophomore year after averaging 4.2 points and 2.5 rebounds as a rookie.
