​LAS VEGAS — A group of five former Cyclones is competing in the NBA Summer League, with Joshua Jefferson (Brooklyn Nets), Tamin Lipsey (Indiana Pacers), Keshon Gilbert (Atlanta Hawks), Curtis Jones (Boston Celtics) and Tristan Enaruna (Cleveland Cavaliers) all taking part. Here is a breakdown of each player’s schedule and notable performances to date.
Atlanta Hawks
– July 9: vs. Spurs at 3:30 p.m. CDT on ESPN2
– July 11: vs. Nets at 7:00 p.m. on ESPN
– July 13: vs. Celtics at 5:00 p.m. on Amazon Prime
– July 16: vs. Grizzlies at 7:00 p.m. on Amazon Prime
In the Hawks’ 99-63 win over the Spurs on July 9, Keshon Gilbert logged 20 minutes off the bench, finishing with 10 points, five rebounds, five assists and two steals. Gilbert did not play in Atlanta’s 83-76 victory against Joshua Jefferson and the Nets.
Brooklyn Nets
– July 10: vs. Knicks at 5:00 p.m. CDT on Amazon Prime
– July 11: vs. Hawks at 7:00 p.m. on ESPN
– July 14: vs. Kings at 5:00 p.m. on Amazon Prime
– July 16: vs. Rockets at 3:30 p.m. on ESPNU
Joshua Jefferson did not appear in the Nets’ 91-65 win over the Knicks. He made his Summer League debut as a starter in Brooklyn’s 83-76 setback to Atlanta, recording nine points, one rebound, one assist and two steals.
Boston Celtics
– July 10: vs. Raptors at 8:00 p.m. CDT on ESPN
– July 12: vs. Hornets at 4:00 p.m. on ESPN2
– July 13: vs. Hawks at 5:00 p.m. on Amazon Prime
– July 15: vs. Kings at 7:00 p.m. on ESPN2
Curtis Jones contributed in the Celtics’ 83-80 overtime win over Toronto, registering two rebounds, one assist and one steal in 10 minutes. Jones is slated to play again, with a game scheduled for Sunday at 4 p.m. against the Hornets.
Cleveland Cavaliers
– July 10: vs. Indiana at 3:30 p.m. CDT on ESPN2
– July 12: vs. Detroit at 3:00 p.m. on Prime
– July 13: vs. Miami at 7:00 p.m. on Prime
– July 15: vs. New Orleans at 3:30 p.m. on Prime
Tristan Enaruna, part of T.J. Otzelberger’s first Iowa State team and an Almere, Netherlands native, suited up for Cleveland in a 99-93 loss to Indiana on July 10, contributing two points, three rebounds and one steal.
Indiana Pacers
– July 10: vs. Cavaliers at 3:30 p.m. CDT on ESPN2
– July 11: vs. 76ers at 4:30 p.m. on Amazon Prime
– July 13: vs. Raptors at 3:30 p.m. on ESPN2
– July 15: vs. Timberwolves at 2:30 p.m. on Amazon Prime
Tamin Lipsey has been a featured participant for the Pacers. In the Pacers’ 99-93 win over Cleveland, Lipsey started and posted four points, four rebounds and one steal. In the following 100-93 overtime setback to Philadelphia, Lipsey again started, delivering three points, two assists and two rebounds.
Notes for readers and fans:
– The Summer League schedule is subject to change, with games airing on major national or regional networks and streaming platforms such as ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, and Amazon Prime, as listed above.
– The former Cyclones’ performances illustrate the depth and versatility of the group, with contributions across scoring, rebounding, playmaking and defense. These appearances provide valuable development time as each player continues to adapt to the NBA style of play and showcase their skills on a broader stage.
– Stay tuned for updates on each player’s continued participation, minutes, and stat lines as the Summer League progresses.