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The 2026 NBA Summer League officially tips off on Thursday afternoon in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the Virginia Cavaliers are well represented. The Summer League is one of the most raw and exciting events of the NBA calendar, so to get you set for all the action inside the Pavilion and the Thomas & Mack Center, here’s a look at every former ’Hoo set to take the floor over the next two weeks.
Ugonna Onyenso (Detroit Pistons)
The only former ’Hoo selected in the 2026 NBA draft, Ugonna Onyenso, will get his first taste of professional basketball with the Detroit Pistons (who acquired his draft rights from the New York Knicks shortly after Onyenso was selected 53rd overall).
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Despite his wholesome disbelief at being selected on draft night, Onyenso should play a big role in the Pistons’ Summer League rotation. Onyenso will be expected to step in as a defensive stopper and shot-swatting force from day one.
When and where to watch Onyenso:
July 13: Pistons vs. New York Knicks at 4:00 p.m. (Prime Video)
Malik Thomas (Toronto Raptors)
Another face of Virginia’s 2025-26 roster, Malik Thomas, will get his Summer League opportunity with the Toronto Raptors despite going undrafted. The second-leading scorer for the ’Hoos this past season (12.4 points per game), Thomas will need to show more consistency from beyond the arc while flexing his knack for getting to the bucket to stand out this summer.
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When and where to watch Thomas:
July 16: Raptors @ Miami Heat at 9:00 p.m. (ESPN2)
Jacari White (LA Lakers)
Perhaps the most exciting Cavalier this past season, Jacari White, will get the chance to make some highlights with the Los Angeles Lakers. L.A. took part in the California Classic from July 3-6, giving it three games under its belt before heading to Las Vegas.
Unfortunately, White has had a tough time cracking the Lakers’ rotation in the early going, seeing the floor for just ten minutes in their third game, an 88-84 win over the San Antonio Spurs. White finished with five points (2-3 FG, 1-2 3PT) in the contest, hopefully a sign he deserves more playing time in Vegas.
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