Local Dayton hoopsters litter NBA Summer League

    Since the NBA Finals, SportsEffectLive.com Staff have been looking forward to seeing the offseason free agency, waiting for moves such as Dwight Howard, Deron Williams, and Jeremy Lin; By the time Summer League Time rolls around, normally we're not really interested (as is most NBA fans). But with so many players in the NBA coming from Dayton and the surrounding colleges, its a great time to watch any NBA hoops. Anytime. Which has brought me to keep a update of some of the guys who are making a impact on the NBA Summer League with ties from the DYT.


G- Brian Roberts, New Orleans Hornets     (Former UD Flyer)
     When Roberts left UD he was basically "the guy" to helped lead the Flyers to a Top 15 ranking for the first time in decades; then he went to Germany and in short time he became the best player in Germany, prompting the Hornets to give him a look. He has taken full advantage, leading the Hornets to a win and scoring in double figures in his last two games...His ability to score from deep and run a offense could be the key to him sticking this year. He's averaging 13 ppg during the Summer League
See Roberts lead Hornets in scoring to win here below:
http://sports.yahoo.com/video/player/nba/Daily_Highlights/30024805



G- Norris Cole,  Miami Heat     (Dunbar grad)(Cleveland St. alum)


Cole playin D

     Like the old hit "Cheers" everybody knows who Norris Cole is now; amazing what a year makes. One minute, he's hoping to be drafted; Next he's being a key part of a NBA Champion. But not resting on his achievements, Cole has come out in the Summer League looking like one of the best, if not THE best, player in the Summer League. He led his Heat squad give the Lakers their biggest beatdown in SUMMER LEAGUE HISTORY.




SG-SF   Chris Johnson, Philadelphia 76ers  (former UD Flyer)
     Johnson was offered a chance to join the Sixers team and has not dissapointed;  He averaged 7 points and 6 rebounds, with a team leading 11 rebound, 2 block effort in one game; Johnson never fully reached his potential, but hes a stat sheet stuffer who could find a home - possibly near his home - in Philly.

PF-C  Devin Searcy (former UD Flyer)
    The Detroit native and former big man for the Flyers never had the career he quite wanted at UD, but he was definitely one of the better surprises for the Sixers as well. Searcy averaged 7 points and 7 rebounds and had two double figure rebound games and was a presence for the Sixers. Another reason he may stick: His + / -  in the last two games was +22 and +8, which im sure will make any coach, GM, and NBA President look twice.


SF-PF   Chris Wright (Trotwood grad & former UD Flyer)        
    Wright was able to get into the NBA last year (Golden State) thanks to the lockout, which granted him a chance to get to work on a daily basis with NBA'ers, which has been invaluable. Wright started with Warriors, then was sent to the Raptors, and looks to found a landing spot. Wright has averaged almost 10 points and 6 rebounds as a starter on the Raptors team, and has had a few highlight reel slams (video here)to go along with it; But one sign of his true potential was revealed in his last game in which he dropped 15 pts with 6 boards and hit a 3-ball as well, indicating that he has worked on his shooting range. Raptors execs are pleasantly surprised with Wright, and look for him to get some time on the Raptors squad come next season.                    



PG-SG   Kenny Hayes  (Northmont Grad & former Miami Redhawk)
      Hayes is a scorer who played on the NBDL Select Team that went against the NBA squads. Although a little short for a 2-guard (6'1) Hayes can flat out put it in the basket. He's averaging 7 ppg, shooting over 50% from three, which is sure to give him a long look on somebodys squad.




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