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Purdue Stars Shine in NBA Summer League Debut
10 Jul
Summary
- Four former Purdue players are competing in the NBA Summer League.
- Braden Smith was drafted and traded to the Indiana Pacers.
- Trey Kaufman-Renn had ups and downs in his first game.
Four former Purdue Boilermakers are now on the NBA Summer League stage, with Braden Smith, Trey Kaufman-Renn, Fletcher Loyer, and Oscar Cluff all securing spots on summer rosters. Action in Las Vegas is underway from July 9 through July 19, providing a platform for these athletes to showcase their skills.
Braden Smith was drafted 38th overall by the Chicago Bulls and subsequently traded to the Indiana Pacers, his hometown team. Trey Kaufman-Renn was selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves at pick No. 59. Fletcher Loyer earned a spot with the Los Angeles Clippers via an Exhibit-10 contract, and Oscar Cluff joined the Houston Rockets' Summer League squad.
In his opening game, Trey Kaufman-Renn experienced a mix of challenges and successes. After initial jitters, he demonstrated his rebounding prowess, particularly on the offensive glass, securing four offensive rebounds. However, defensive positioning was an area identified for improvement. His final stats for the game included 2 points and 5 rebounds in a Timberwolves victory.
