The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
Five former Longhorns on NBA Summer League 2023 rosters
07.02.2023 | Men's Basketball
Allen, Brown III, Carr, Kai Jones and Rice set to compete in the NBA’s summer circuit in July.
AUSTIN, Texas — A total of five former University of Texas men's basketball standouts are on NBA Summer League 2023 rosters. Timmy Allen (Memphis Grizzlies), Greg Brown III (Philadelphia 76ers), Marcus Carr (Phoenix Suns), Kai Jones (Charlotte Hornets) and Sir'Jabari Rice (San Antonio Spurs) are all set to play in the NBA's summer circuit during the month of July.
Jones played at Texas for two seasons (2019-21) and was the No. 19 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks (traded to Charlotte on draft night). He recently completed his second year with the Hornets. Brown III spent one year (2020-21) with the Longhorns and was the No. 43 overall selection in the 2021 NBA Draft by the New Orleans Pelicans (traded to Portland on draft night). Brown III played his first two years in the NBA with the Trail Blazers.
Allen, Carr and Rice each completed their Texas careers this past spring, leading the Longhorns to a 29-9 overall record, a Big 12 Tournament championship and a run to the NCAA Elite Eight.
Jones (Hornets) and Rice (Spurs) are both scheduled to compete in the fifth annual California Classic Summer League on July 3 and 5 in Sacramento. Allen (Grizzlies) and Brown (76ers) are set to participate in the Salt Lake City Summer League on July 3, 5 and 6 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. All 30 NBA teams are scheduled to compete in the NBA 2K24 Summer League on July 7-17 in Las Vegas.
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Former Player |
NBA Team |
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Memphis Grizzlies |
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Greg Brown III |
Philadelphia 76ers |
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Phoenix Suns |
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Kai Jones |
Charlotte Hornets |
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San Antonio Spurs |
