COLLEGE PARK -- The MGM Resorts NBA Summer League 2021 is underway from Las Vegas, as four former Terrapins will suit up for professional teams. Jalen Smith (Phoenix Suns), Aaron Wiggins (Oklahoma City Thunder), Anthony Cowan Jr. (Memphis Grizzlies) and Justin Jackson (Orlando Magic) are all in action.
August 16
It was a productive weekend for Wiggins with the Okalhoma City Thunder, as he averaged 26.5 minutes, 8.5 points, five rebounds, and two assists in a pair of games.
The rookie continues to earn extended minutes and make hustle plays for the Thunder, with who he just officially signed a two-way contract with.
NEXT GAME: Monday, Aug. 16 // 5:00 pm ET // NBATV
Jalen Smith
Stix dominated on Thursday night, scoring a game-high 21 points while grabbing 11 boards in a 90-84 win for the Suns over the Nuggets.
He then led the Suns to another win on Saturday night, pacing all scorers with 17 points while grabbing 12 rebounds.
He currently leads the summer league in rebounding, averaging 12.5 boards a game in four games played.
NEXT GAME: Monday, Aug. 16 // 6:00 pm ET // ESPN2
August 12
Wiggins impressed once again in his second outing for Oklahoma City, leading the Thunder in scoring with 16 points in a 80-65 loss to the Pelicans. Wiggins also chipped in five rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block.
Wiggins threw down one of his patented one-handed dunks in the game, a staple during his career in College Park.
NEXT GAME: Friday, Aug. 13 // 7:00 pm ET // ESPN2
Anthony Cowan Jr.
Cowan did not see action in the Grizzlies 2OT battle with Miami on Wednesday night, but will be back in the mix when Memphis takes the floor on Friday.
NEXT GAME: Friday, Aug. 13 // 9:00 pm ET // ESPNU
Justin Jackson
Jackson saw 14 minutes of action for the Magic in a 94-84 loss to the Cavaliers on Wednesday, finishing with three points.
NEXT GAME: Thursday, Aug. 12 // 7:00 pm ET // ESPN2
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Jalen Smith
Despite being a second-year player, this marks Jalen "Stix" Smith's first Summer League appearance as last year's edition was canceled due to Covid-19.
Smith was phenomenal in his debut Aug. 8, scoring a game-high 15 points and adding 12 rebounds in 29:30 of action. He also knocked down a pair of 3-pointers as the Suns fell to the Lakers, 73-72.
He followed that up with another double-double on Monday evening, scoring 12 points and pulling down a game-high 15 rebounds in a 63-57 loss to the Jazz.
NEXT GAME: Thursday, Aug. 12 // 10:00 pm ET // NBATV/ESPN3
The newly drafted rookie Wiggins also had a nice debut for the Oklahoma City Thunder, scoring 13 points in 22 minutes off the bench Sunday night. He also added five rebounds and three steals in the 72-72 victory over Detroit.
Wiggins was drafted with the 55th pick of the second round July 29 by OKC. He was the seventh Maryland player selected in the last six seasons, tied for most in the Big Ten during that span.
NEXT GAME: Wednesday, Aug. 11 // 7:00 pm ET // NBATV/ESPN3
Anthony Cowan Jr.
Cowan appeared in one game for the Grizzlies earlier this August when Memphis played a mini tournament in Salt Lake City, scoring six points on 2-of-7 shooting.
He scored one of his buckets with some nifty footwork on his way to the hoop.
NEXT GAME: Wednesday, Aug. 11 // 5:00 pm ET // NBATV/ESPN3
Justin Jackson
Jackson is on the Orando Magic's summer league roster, having spent the last three seasons with the Lakeland Magic in the G-League.
NEXT GAME: Wednesday, Aug. 11 // 6:00 pm ET // ESPN2
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