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Rookies post strong scoring in summer league openers
Multiple first-year players recorded double-digit scoring in their initial summer league appearances. Several teams used the games to evaluate undrafted and second-year prospects.
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Rookies from multiple teams combined for high scoring totals during the opening weekend of summer league play. Several first-round selections reached or exceeded 20 points in their debuts.
Scoring performances AJ Dybantsa scored 27 points in his first summer league game, creating most of his offense off the dribble. Darryn Peterson followed with 24 points after earlier games of 28 and 25 points. Cameron Boozer averaged strong efficiency across three games while adding 5.7 rebounds and 4.0 assists per contest. Caleb Wilson scored 35 points and made seven three-pointers in his debut.
Additional standouts Zuby Ejiofor recorded 13 points and six rebounds while finishing a game-high plus-19 in an 83-76 win. An undrafted forward scored a game-high 34 points, including six three-pointers, in a 91-70 victory. Coaches noted the summer league setting allows players to build confidence before regular-season roles that may include bench or limited minutes.
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