Deyonta Davis leads Grizzlies to road win.

The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Utah Jazz 95-92 in the best game of day two of the 2018 NBA Summer League.  Deyonta Davis, a 6'11" pivot for Memphis, was the most efficient player on a winning team. Davis, headed into his third season in the NBA, scored 17 points and grabbed six rebounds in 23 minutes. He only missed one field goal attempt, going 8 for 9, and he made his one free throw opportunity. 

Deyonta Davis, Trae Young, and Jevon Carter

Joining Davis on the Hoop Obsession All-Summer League Team for day two...

Chimezie Metu - San Antonio. 13 points (5-8 FG, 0-1 3-pt., 3-5 FT), 9 rebounds in 20 mins. 

Jordan Bell - Golden State. 8 points (4-5 FG), 6 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals, 4 blocks in 24 mins. 

Derrick Jones Jr. - Miami. 21 points (8-14 FG, 1-4 3-pt., 4-9 FT), 5 rebounds, 3 steals, 4 blocks in 22 mins. 

Naz Mitrou-Long - Utah. 19 points (7-12 FG, 2-6 3-pt., 3-4 FT) 6 rebounds, 8 assists, 2 steals in 28 mins. 

Jeff Ledbetter - San Antonio. 16 points (4-7 FG, 3-5 3-pt., 5-5 FT), 5 assists, 2 steals in 25 mins. 

Georges Niang - Utah. 18 points (8-13 FG, 2-5 3-pt.), 10 rebounds, 4 assists in 28 mins. 

Derrick White - San Antonio. 21 points (7-15 FG, 2-7 3-pt., 5-8 FT), 6 rebounds, 9 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocked shots in 30 mins. 

Yante Maten - Miami. 15 points (6-11 FG, 2-2 3-pt., 1-2 FT), 5 rebounds, 4 steals in 23 mins. 

Frank Mason - Sacramento. 16 points (5-10 FG, 1-4 3-pt., 5-5 FT), 4 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals in 27 mins. 

Jaron Blossomgame - San Antonio. 16 points (6-15 FG, 0-1 3-pt., 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, 2 blocked shots in 27 mins. 

Justin Jackson - Sacramento. 20 points (7-11 FG, 2-5 3-pt., 4-4 FT), 5 rebounds in 29 mins. 

Matt Thomas shoots the lights out Saturday

Matt Thomas (pictured), an undrafted rookie from Iowa State, was the most efficient player on a winning team during action Saturday at the NBA Las Vegas Summer League. The 6'4" shooting guard scored 17 points (6-9 FG, 3-4 3-pt., 2-2 FT), grabbed 8 rebounds, and snared two steals in 28 minutes. The Lakers advanced to the semi-finals of the championship tournament with a 115-106 win over the Brooklyn Nets. ...Also advancing with wins: Portland, Memphis and Dallas. 

Joining Thomas on the Hoop Obsession All Summer League team for July 15th...

• Rondae Hollis-Jefferson. Brooklyn. 15 points (5-10 FG, 0-1 3-pt., 5-6 FT), 13 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocked shots in 26 minutes. 
• Vince Hunter. Memphis. 13 points (4-6 FG, 5-9 FT), 12 rebounds in 24 minutes. 
• Nicolas Brussino. Dallas. 18 points (7-11 FG, 4-6 3-pt.), 5 rebounds, 3 steals in 23 minutes. 
• Yogi Ferrell. Dallas. 20 points (7-12 FG, 4-8 3-pt., 2-3 FT), 3 rebounds, 5 assists in 23 minutes. 
• Deyonta Davis. Memphis. 8 points (4-6 FG), 8 rebounds, 2 steals in 20 minutes. 
• Spencer Dinwiddie. Brooklyn. 22 points (6-11 FG, 3-8 3-pt., 7-12 FT), 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 0 turnovers in 29 minutes. 
• Kyle Kuzma. Lakers. 26 points (10-19 FG, 3-7 3-pt., 3-5 FT), 3 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocked shots in 31 minutes. 
• Dorian Finney-Smith. Dallas. 10 points (3-5 FG, 3-4 3-pt., 1-2 FT), 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals in 22 minutes. 
• Jeff Ledbetter. San Antonio. 13 points (4-6 FG, 2-4 3-pt., 3-3 FT), 3 rebounds in 21 minutes. 
• Jake Layman. Portland. 23 points (9-24 FG, 3-9 3-pt., 2-3 FT), 7 rebounds, 2 steals in 25 minutes. 
• Caleb Swanigan. Portland. 16 points (8-14 FG, 0-2 3-pt.), 9 rebounds, 3 assists in 32 minutes. 

Power Forwards to watch in the 2016 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament

A good Power Forward can help a team to the winner's circle. Here are the "Fours" in the 2016 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament that we like best, from an NBA scouting perspective...

The sky is the limit for Davis.

Deyonta Davis - Michigan State. 6'10" 240, frosh. ...Davis is a traditional BIG that does not shoot the three-ball at all. He keeps his game close to the hoop and as a result he shoots 59% FG. He is strong on the offensive glass. As of today (03/16/16) Davis is the consensus 14th ranked player in the 2016 NBA Draft (using a combo of Draft Express, Chad Ford, and CBS). We like him to be selected much higher than that if he does enter the Draft after just one season at Michigan State. His Defensive Rating is really impressive, especially if you look at how much better his DEFRTG is (89.7) compared to the Michigan State team DEFRTG (94.1). Davis plays an average of just 18 minutes per game but has been able to post per-minute rebounding and scoring numbers that lead us to strongly believe he will really blossom if given more minutes. He averages 7.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.9 blocked shots per game. He blocked six shots in 22 minutes in a win over Northwestern earlier this season. He shoots 60% from the line. He has slightly more turnovers than assists. Davis was Mr. Basketball in the state of Michigan in 2015. He led his team in rebounding in the McDonald's All-American game (2015). 

Domantas Sabonis - Gonzaga. 6'10" 230, soph. ...In our opinion, "Domas" Sabonis is among the most underrated players in the mass media NBA Draft rankings. His consensus range is between the 16th and 26th player that will be selected, should he choose to enter the NBA Draft. He averages 17.4 points and 11.6 rebounds per game. Sabonis is a fiery competitor with skill, size, and solid athleticism. He is shooting a remarkable 63% FG over the course of his two seasons in the NCAA. Sabonis also brings it on the defensive end. He led the West Coast Conference in defensive rating (90.8) as a freshman, and finished second in that category this season. He improved his free throw shooting this season to 76% (he was 66% FT as freshman). He needs to become a better decision maker with the ball. ...Domas is the son of international basketball superstar Arvydas Sabonis. Domas is just 19 years old. He was born in Portland, OR. but has citizenship in both the USA and in Lithuania. 

Brice dunks everything!

Brice Johnson - North Carolina. 6'9" 228, SR. ...Brice Johnson will make life easy for his NBA coach. He is exactly the kind of player that finds a way to be efficient without having any plays run for him. Johnson is simply more active, more energized, and better athletically than whatever forward he guards. Johnson's NBA athleticism shows itself in the form of spectacular offensive rebound dunks, and high-flying transition finishes. He averages 16.6 points, and 10.6 rebounds per game. Johnson improved his scoring and rebounding output each season at North Carolina. His Defensive Rating of 90.4 is significantly better than the North Carolina team DEFRTG of 98.5. ...Among all 2016 NCAA Tournament PF's in our database, Johnson ranks as the best in efficiency per-minute. He is elite in his ability to finish in transition.  ...Johnson has a thin frame that is beginning to fill out. The three-ball is not a part of Johnson's game at all (zero attempts from beyond the arc in four seasons).

The rest of the Power Forwards we are on alert for in the 2016 NCAA Tournament...

Ivan Rabb - Cal. 6'10" 215, frosh. 
Cheick Diallo - Kansas. 6'9" 220, frosh.
Chris Boucher - Oregon. 6'10" 200, jr.
Kennedy Meeks - North Carolina. 6'9" 260, jr. 
Carlton Bragg - Kansas. 6'9" 220, frosh. 
Jameel Warney - Stony Brook. 6'8", 260. SR.
Tyler Davis - Texas A&M. 6'10" 265, frosh. 
Mike Daum - South Dakota St. 6'9" 245, frosh. 
James Farr - Xavier. 6'10" 247, SR. 
Matt Costello - Michigan State. 6'9" 245, SR.