• Summer League Website
At least six men's basketball players who played at least one season in the NBA are competing in the 2026 NBA Summer League.
Among the former players are the 2025-26 OVC Player of the Year, Tennessee State's
Aaron Nkrumah (Denver Nuggets), and the 2025-26 OVC Defensive Player of the Year, SIUE's
Arnas Sakenis (Miami Heat).
The Summer League consists of three events, the California Classic (July 3-6), the Salt Lake Summer League (July 4, 6-7) and the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas (July 9-19).
More players may be added as rosters are finalized ahead of the Vegas event.
Former OVC Players Competing in 2026 NBA Summer League
Myron Gardner (Little Rock), Miami Heat (California Classic, Vegas)
Riley Minix (Morehead State), Cleveland Cavaliers (Vegas)
Aaron Nkrumah (Tennessee State), Denver Nuggets (Vegas)
Taelon Peter (Tennessee Tech), Indiana Pacers (Vegas)
Will Richard (Belmont/Florida), Golden State Warriors (California Classic, Vegas)
Arnas Sakenis (SIUE), Miami Heat (California Classic, Vegas)