How did former Iowa basketball stars perform in Summer League opener?

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The NBA kicked off Summer League action on Saturday afternoon with a bang. One game that featured four former Iowa basketball stars.

The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Memphis Grizzlies took the court in Salt Lake City to start their Summer League schedule. The Thunder's roster featured three former Hawkeyes in Bennett Stirtz, Payton Sandfort, and Josh Dix. The Grizzlies' roster had one in Brendan Hausen.

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Memphis handled business in the game, winning 111-74. Even in the blowout, all four Hawks got a moment to shine and showcase what they can do. Here's a look at how they all performed in their 2026 Summer League debuts.

Bennett Stirtz

10 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, 3-6 FG, 2-3 3PT

Stirtz played 24 minutes in his professional debut and put together a solid all-around performance. He knocked down a few threes, got his teammates involved, and dished out some dimes. It wasn't some supernatural game from Stirtz, but he showed off the aspects of his game that had the Thunder excited to draft him a few weeks ago. This was a solid Summer League debut for Stirtz.

Payton Sandfort

13 points, 4-12 FG, 2-9 3PT

Sandfort tied for the team lead in points in this game, pouring in 13 across 24 minutes. The former Iowa sharpshooter struggled with his three-point shot, but still found ways to get on the scoresheet and make an impact. His calling card is shooting and knocking down threes. He'll need to keep showing that as the Summer League progresses to earn a two-way contract.

Josh Dix

5 points, 2 rebounds, 2-6 FG, 1-4 3PT

It was a quiet Oklahoma City debut for Dix, who started and played 20 minutes on Saturday. Some foul trouble limited his minutes, which led to a slow start. Dix is a better shooter and playmaker than he showed in his Summer League debut. He'll have more chances to showcase his skill set as the month goes on.

Brendan Hausen

3 points, 1-1 3PT

Hausen only got on the court late in the fourth quarter when the result was settled. Despite that, he did what he does best, knocking down his only three-pointer of the night. Hausen will need to shoot well from the three-point line to keep his professional career going. Saturday afternoon was a great start to that.

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