EVANSTON, Ill. - Three Northwestern men's basketball alums will be playing in the upcoming NBA 2K26 Summer League in Las Vegas, Nevada, from July 10-20. Brooks Barnhizer (Oklahoma City Thunder), Boo Buie (Denver Nuggets), and Pete Nance (Milwaukee Bucks) will participate in the annual event.
Each team will play four games between July 10-17. After that, the teams with the four best records will advance to a bracket stage, which will begin on July 19. The two winners of the semifinals will advance to the finals on July 20, which will begin at 9 p.m. CT. Meanwhile, all other teams will play an additional consolation game. All games will air on an ESPN platform or NBA TV.
Vegas Baby ??
Good luck to our Wildcat Alumni participating in this year's NBA 2K Summer League. pic.twitter.com/cpZKBkorEb
— Northwestern Basketball (@NUMensBball) July 9, 2025
Four former Wildcats will be on the sidelines as assistant coaches during the Summer League. Jordan Ash (2015-19) will work with the Phoenix Suns, while former graduate assistant Mike Greenman (2018-20) will be with the Chicago Bulls. Ryan Greer (2019-22) joins Barnhizer in Oklahoma City, fresh off an NBA title. Sanjay Lumpkin (2012-17) will assist with the Atlanta Hawks.
Below is a schedule of the games for each Northwestern alum who will be playing. Games in bold indicate a former Wildcat playing on both sides.
Brooks Barnhizer | Oklahoma City Thunder
Date Time Matchup Where to Watch
Thursday, July 10 4:30 p.m. CT Thunder vs. Brooklyn Nets ESPN2
Saturday, July 12 4:30 p.m. CT Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers NBA TV
Tuesday, July 15 5:30 p.m. CT Thunder vs. Orlando Magic NBA TV
Wednesday, July 16 8:30 p.m. CT Thunder vs. New Orleans Pelicans NBA TV
Boo Buie | Denver Nuggets
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|Date|Time|Matchup|Where to Watch|
|Thursday, July 10|8:30 p.m. CT|Nuggets vs. Milwaukee Bucks|NBA TV|
|Saturday, July 12|9 p.m. CT|Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves|NBA TV|
|Tuesday, July 15|7 p.m. CT|Nuggets vs. Toronto Raptors|ESPN3|
|Thursday, July 17|10 p.m. CT|Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Clippers|ESPN2|
Pete Nance | Milwaukee Bucks
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|Date|Time|Matchup|Where to Watch|
|Thursday, July 10|8:30 p.m. CT|Bucks vs. Denver Nuggets|NBA TV|
|Saturday, July`12|2:30 p.m. CT|Bucks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers|NBA TV|
|Sunday, July 13|8:30 p.m. CT|Bucks vs. Los Angeles Clippers|NBA TV|
|Wednesday, July 16|4:30 p.m. CT|Bucks vs. Chicago Bulls|ESPN2|