Because the NBA Summer time League shifts to Las Vegas, the Detroit Pistons start their journey with an HBCU addition on the roster.
Former Grambling State ahead Jourdan Smith has joined the Pistons Summer time League staff.
Smith performed his final two collegiate seasons at Grambling State, averaging 9.2 factors on 45% capturing from the sector, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks.
He helped lead Grambling to back-to-back SWAC championship video games, being named to the All-SWAC match staff in 2023.
After dropping to Texas Southern within the championship recreation of their first look, GSU acquired its revenge in a rematch to assert its first-ever convention title.
The Tigers’ ahead put his stamp on the sport, ending with 20 factors and two blocks.
Detroit will make its Summer time League debut Saturday at 7 p.m. ET in opposition to the Philadelphia 76ers. The sport will air on ESPN2.
