NBA Summer League

[TM2013]

Here are the most recent Summer League stat lines (as of mid‑July 2025) for former Kentucky Wildcats players currently showcasing their talent in Las Vegas:

🔥Koby Brea(Phoenix Suns, 2R pick)

• Game 1 debut: 15 pts (shooting % not specified), 6 reb, 2 ast
• Game 2: 19 pts on 7‑of‑10 FG, 4‑of‑5 3P, 3 reb, 1 stl
• Summer League averages: ~17 PPG on ultra-efficient 54 % FG, 60 % 3P, 100 % FT

📏 Amari Williams (Boston Celtics, NBA Summer League debut)

• Single game so far: 9 pts (3‑of‑3 FG, 1‑of‑4 FT), 3 reb, 2 blk, 1 stl in 21.5 min
• Per‑game line (so far): 9.0 PTS, 3.0 REB, 1.0 AST, 1.0 STL, 2.0 BLK, 3.0 TO, 100% FG, 75% FT over 21.5 min ()

🎯Reed Sheppard(Houston Rockets)

• Debut: 28 pts, 8 reb, 4 ast, 4 stl, 3 blk, hitting six 3s (40% from deep)

💪Jacob Toppin(Atlanta Hawks)

• Game 1: 19 pts, 10 reb

🏀Chris Livingston(Milwaukee Bucks)

• Game 1: 21 pts, 9 reb, 5 ast

🔧Antonio Reeves(New Orleans Pelicans)

• Game 1: 20 pts ()

⚙️Justin Edwards(Philadelphia 76ers)

• Game 1: 14 pts

🧩Rob Dillingham(Minnesota Timberwolves)

• Game 1: 15 pts, 9 ast ()

Other UK Rookies

• Jaxson Robinson (Cavaliers): scoreless, tough return with injury rust
• Andrew Carr (Trail Blazers): 2 pts, 2 reb, 1 ast
• Lamont Butler (Hawks): sat out due to injury

Summary

The standout Kentucky performances so far:

• Sheppard: explosive 28 PT debut with all-around impact.
• Brea: ultra-efficient scorer at ~17 PPG.
• Williams: efficient and active in borderline freshman center role.
• Toppin, Livingston, Reeves, Edwards, Dillingham: solid statistical contributors

[Trueblujr]

It was sad how Sheppard blew up the Summer league last year, but it wasn't able to even marginally translate to success during the season. I hope he makes some leaps in year two in the league. Surprised Oscar isn't playing this summer. Also surprised Skal is still hanging around trying to find a job.

[TM2013]

🏀Rob Dillingham– Minnesota Timberwolves

• 16 points, 4 assists, 2 steals, 4 turnovers in 26 minutes
• Shot efficiently but had some trouble with ball control
• Continues to show creativity and elite quickness

[TM2013]

Here’s the updated summary of how former Kentucky Wildcats fared in the 2025 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas:

🌟 Standout Performers

Reed Sheppard (Rockets)

• Averaged 23 PPG, 5.5 REB, 2.5 AST, 4 STL, 1.5 BLK in 2 games. Debuted with 28 points, 8 rebounds, 4 steals, 3 blocks, and 6 threes—solidifying elite shooting and defense.

📈 Consistent Contributors

Chris Livingston (Bucks)

• Posted 20.8 PPG, 5.3 REB, nearly 2 AST across 4 games; shot 49.2% FG, 38.1% 3PT.

• Earned a fully guaranteed $2.3M contract—Summer League impact converted to real reward.

Jacob Toppin (Hawks)

• Averaged 15.3 PPG, 7.3 REB, 40% 3PT over 3 games.

• His rebounding/inside scoring anchored a potential rotation or two-way deal.

Rob Dillingham (Timberwolves)

• Averaged 17.3 PPG, 6.5 AST, 3.8 REB, with 39.4% FG and 33.3% 3PT.

• Showed readiness as a playmaker and two-way guard.

Antonio Reeves (Pelicans)

• Put up 14.4 PPG, 3.4 REB on 46.3% FG across 5 games—efficient bench scoring.

Justin Edwards (76ers)

• Delivered 12.3 PPG, 3.7 REB, near 41% from deep across his 3 appearances—a spacing forward.

Koby Brea (Suns)

• Debuted with 19 PTS, 3 REB, 1 STL, including 4‑for‑5 from deep; ended with ~12 PPG, 4 REB, 42.9% 3PT.

Amari Williams (Celtics)

• Summer League line (4 games): 6.2 PPG, 5.0 REB, 1.8 AST, 0.5 STL/BLK in 17.6 MPG; shot 44.4% from the field, 90% from the line.

• Debut: 9 points on a perfect 3‑for‑3 FG, plus 3 REB, 2 BLK, 1 AST, 1 STL in 21 minutes—immaculate shooting and defensive versatility.

🔎 Overall Takeaways

• Kentucky’s Summer League class once again impressed on both ends of the floor.

• Reed Sheppard remains the biggest breakout, while Livingston, Toppin, Dillingham, Brea, and others carved out clear roles.

• Amari Williams adds a new dimension—his blend of playmaking, rim protection, and floor spacing as a “point‑center” positions him as a high-upside rotational big for Boston, though he has areas to polish.

Player	Team	PPG	RPG	APG	3PT%	Key Notes
Reed Sheppard	Houston	23.0	5.5	2.5	~31.8%	Elite two‑way impact
Chris Livingston	Milwaukee	20.8	5.3	2.3	~38.1%	Earned guaranteed NBA deal
Jacob Toppin	Atlanta	15.3	7.3	1.3	40.0%	Rebounding force inside
Rob Dillingham	Minnesota	17.3	3.8	6.5	33.3%	Playmaking guard, solid production
Antonio Reeves	New Orleans	14.4	3.4	0.6	~31%	Efficient bench scoring
Justin Edwards	Philadelphia	12.3	3.7	1.3	40.9%	Spacing forward with reliable shot
Koby Brea	Phoenix	~12.0	4.0	0.7	42.9%	Hot shooting debut, 3‑and‑D upside
Amari Williams	Boston	6.2	5.0	1.8	—	Efficient role player; modern center skillset

[KentuckyWild2020]

It was sad how Sheppard blew up the Summer league last year, but it wasn't able to even marginally translate to success during the season. I hope he makes some leaps in year two in the league. Surprised Oscar isn't playing this summer. Also surprised Skal is still hanging around trying to find a job.

Reed will play this year, Rockets made some moves to clear up the log jam at his position. I think it was the plan all along to develop him and let him get stronger before they threw him in the fire.

He should do very well this upcoming season...

[KYWILDCAT41035]

I really wish this would've been in Vegas the week of June 20th. I don't get into the NBA but I might've stopped into UNLV basketball arena to watch some of our former guys had it been going on when I was on vacation out there. I was only a few miles away.