The University of Wisconsin has only two players signed to guaranteed NBA contracts entering the 2022 season, Frank Kaminsky and lottery pick Johnny Davis, who was the first player selected during the Greg Gard era.
However, this summer, former Badgers Vitto Brown, Nate Reuvers, Micah Potter, and Aleem Ford also had a chance to showcase their talents in front of NBA scouting personnel in Las Vegas.
Summer league offers a little something for everyone who partakes. For rookies, it’s their first chance to get a taste of the next level. For other young players, it’s an opportunity to show their growth from one year to the next. For journeymen that have scratched and clawed their way to be in Las Vegas, it’s a last-ditch effort to make the leap from overseas to the association.
With summer league wrapping up last week, BadgersWire examines how all five former Wisconsin Badgers standouts played in Las Vegas:
Micah Potter, New York Knicks
Mar 11, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Wisconsin Badgers forward Micah Potter (11) attempts a three point basket against Penn State Nittany Lions forward John Harrar (21) in the first half at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Appeared in five games for New York and averaged 5.6 points and 2.8 rebounds in just over 11 MPG.
Aleem Ford, Orlando Magic
Mar 11, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Wisconsin Badgers forward Aleem Ford (2) reacts to making a three point basket against the Penn State Nittany Lions as time expires in the first half at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Appeared in three games for Orlando, averaging 5.0 points and 2.0 rebounds per game in just over 16 MPG.
Nate Reuvers, Cleveland Cavaliers
Appeared in two games for Cleveland, averaging 3.5 points and 2.5 rebounds per game in just over 11 MPG.
Vitto Brown, Los Angeles Lakers
Mar 10, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Wisconsin Badgers forward Vitto Brown (30) shoots the ball over Indiana Hoosiers center Thomas Bryant (31) in the first half during the Big Ten Conference Tournament at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports
Appeared in six games for Los Angeles, averaging 7.5 points and 2.3 rebounds per game in just over 15 MPG.
Johnny Davis, Washington Wizards
Jul 10, 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Washington Wizards guard Johnny Davis (5) runs on the court during an NBA Summer League game against the Phoenix Suns at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Appeared in three games for Washington and averaged 8.3 points and 4.0 rebounds in 25 MPG.
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