6-Banner Sunday: Former Hoosiers Shine in NBA Summer League, IU Basketball Preps for Peru Trip
Welcome to the latest edition of 6-Banner Sunday, a collaboration between The Assembly Call and Inside the Hall, where we bring you the top five IU sports stories of the week. Former Hoosiers are making their mark in the NBA Summer League, while current players are gearing up for a trip to Lima, Peru. Additionally, IU basketball has been ranked in the top 30 in preseason polls, and athletic director Scott Dolson recently sat down for an interview with BTN. We'll also cover the latest podcasts and other IU sports news, including baseball losing a staff member to the pros.
Former Hoosiers are seizing opportunities in the NBA Summer League, with players like Sam Alexis, Reed Bailey, Tucker DeVries, Luke Goode, and Lamar Wilkerson signing deals to play in the league. Meanwhile, Thomas Bryant will return to the Cleveland Cavaliers, and Trayce Jackson-Davis had his team option picked up by the Toronto Raptors.
IU is gearing up for its upcoming trip to Peru as part of the FISU America Games. The team will play an exhibition game against Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf of Canada on July 15 at Assembly Hall. Rising sophomore Trent Sisley is expected to play a key role in the upcoming season.
With a promising transfer portal class, IU is projected to be a strong contender in the upcoming season. Rankings place IU at No. 27 nationally, with expectations of a return to the NCAA tournament. Athletic director Scott Dolson recently discussed the state of IU athletics in an interview with BTN.
Podcast on the Brink and Back Home Network shows have been covering IU sports news, including discussions on the football program's rise and recent open practices. In other IU sports news, baseball announced the departure of staff member Denton Sagerman to the pros, volleyball named its captains for the fall, and a softball player was named to the TC Colorado College All-Star Team.
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