Howdidformer UConn men's basketball players perform at NBA Summer League? What you need to know
Jul. 17—Here's how the former UConn players performed throughout the entire NBA Summer League stint.
Bouknight was less impressive than his counterparts, especially when considering that he's entering his third year with the Charlotte Hornets. While he did average 13.5 points per game, other rookies were averaging a similar number or scoring more. He also averaged 5.8 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 0.8 steals.
As a whole, Bouknight scored 54 points, grabbed 23 rebounds, recorded three assists and three steals. His best performance: 28 points in a loss to New Orleans last week.
Martin had an impressive summer league showing; he led the Atlanta Hawks in total rebounds (30). He averaged 13.2 points, six rebounds, 2.6 assists and one steal.
Most notably, Martin shot a 34.8 percent clip from the perimeter, making him the most efficient Husky shooter from deep.
It was vital that Hawkins prove to the New Orleans Pelicans that he was worth the No. 14 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. He showed flashes of his shooting prowess and shot-creating abilities, but ultimately will need some time to adjust to the NBA.
Hawkins averaged 12.8 points per game while shooting 25 percent from beyond the arc. He also contributed 5.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.8 steals per game. Overall he scored 64 points, notched 26 rebounds, 11 assists and nine steals for the Pelicans.
Jackson Jr.'s job on the Milwaukee Bucks will not involve becoming a high-volume scorer. So his mission was to beat players with his athleticism and show that his basketball IQ would transfer to the NBA. And he did that.
With statement dunks and statement blocks, Jackson Jr. left no prisoners and proved to be worth the No. 36 pick in the second round of the 2023 NBA Draft.
Overall, Jackson Jr. scored 27 points, recorded 32 rebounds, 12 assists, six steals and three blocks. He averaged 5.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.2 steals per game.
After going undrafted, Sanogo received an offer from the Chicago Bulls for a two-way contract. This still was not a guaranteed roster spot, though, and he would need to prove himself in the Summer League.
He definitely revealed his worth on the boards by leading the Bulls in rebounds per game (8.4) and total rebounds (42). The second-closest player to Sanogo was Dalen Terry, who grabbed 25 rebounds.
Sanogo tied second for total blocks (five) and blocks per game (one). He also ranked second in steals on Chicago's summer league roster. The Final Four's Most Outstanding Player snatched seven total steals and averaged 1.4 steals per game.
He earned his way to sign a two-way contract with the Bulls, which means he can play for either Chicago or the franchise's G-League affiliate team the Windy City Bulls whenever necessary.
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