Pete Nance won a championship, but Brady Manek was the most productive of the four UNC alums who played in the NBA Summer League. Meanwhile, Leaky Black got few chances to show what he could do, and Garrison Brooks had some solid games.
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Black, Nance, Manek, Brooks in Summer League, with Black playing Monday; where to watch
Leaky Black and Pete Nance start play in the NBA Summer League this week, and every game will be televised. Black, who reportedly signed a two-way contract with the Charlotte Hornets, will play six games, while Nance, who signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers, will play five. Both signed with their local teams, with Black growing up in Concord and Nance in Akron, Ohio.
Tar Heels in Summer League: Both score 10 as Sharpe gets double-double in Nets’ win over Jackson’s Celtics; Manek plays his most minutes in league
Day’Ron Sharpe and Justin Jackson finished their NBA Summer League play Saturday night with Sharpe’s Brooklyn team knocking off Jackson’s Boston team 102–96 and Sharpe putting up his fourth double-double in five games.
Tar Heels in Summer League: Sharpe puts up another double-double; Jackson has solid game; Manek scores seven
Day’Ron Sharpe has averaged a double-double during the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas and kept that momentum going on Thursday while Justin Jackson had another solid game. Sharpe collected 20 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks Thursday as his Brooklyn team easily defeated Minnesota 102–83.
Tar Heels in Summer League: Jackson shows he belongs in NBA with big game; Sharpe plays well
It’s hard to understand why Justin Jackson wasn’t able to get more than a 10-day contract in the NBA contract last season. All Jackson can do to change that is to take advantage of his opportunities to show what he can do, and he did that Tuesday night. Jackson started and scored a team-high 24 points and five 3-pointers to help the Boston Celtics’ Summer League team hold off a big Golden State rally for a 103–92 victory in Las Vegas. Jackson, who pulled down three rebounds, scored 11 points in the first quarter.
Tar Heels in Summer League: Manek Hornets’ plus/minus leader; Sharpe puts up double-double, throws down monster dunk
While he may not be getting much of a chance to show what he can do, the Charlotte Hornets’ Summer League team has thrived with Brady Manek on the court in the first weekend of games in Las Vegas. Meanwhile, Day’Ron Sharpe has been impressive and wowed the crowd with a Sunday dunk.
Tar Heels in Summer League: Anthony, Sharpe play well in victories
By R.L. Bynum Cole Anthony wasn’t sharing the Orlando Magic’s backcourt with rookie Jalen Suggs for the first time during … More