Keion Brooks Jr. Scoreless in Pacers Summer League Debut

Former Washington Huskies forward Keion Brooks Jr. struggled to find his rhythm Monday in Las Vegas, appearing for the Indiana Pacers in a tightly contested 94‑93 loss to the Toronto Raptors. He logged 12 minutes off the bench without scoring, missing all three of his three‑point attempts and a free throw. Brooks did collect one assist and a block but also surrendered a turnover and picked up three fouls, finishing with a modest +3 in the plus‑minus column.

Summer League Spotlight on Brooks’ Situation

Brooks is riding a solid G League résumé after averaging 14.1 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game for the Birmingham Squadron last season while shooting 40 % from deep. His performance earned him a two‑way contract with the New Orleans Pelicans in 2024‑25, and a March trade sent him to the Pacers’ affiliate, the Noblesville Boom, where he will compete for a roster spot alongside 2025‑26 G League All‑Defensive First Teamer Jalen Slawson. Summer league games like Monday’s provide a rare platform for G League players to showcase durability and shooting touch ahead of training‑camp cuts.

Key Stats from the Pacers‑Raptors Contest

• Indiana Pacers: Rienk Mast, an undrafted center from Nebraska, led the team with 23 points and 10 rebounds off the bench. Jalen Slawson contributed 21 points and eight rebounds in 28 minutes.
• Toronto Raptors: Seth Lundy, a 2023 second‑round pick, paced the victors with 22 points. Tyreke Key added 16 points off the bench.

The loss left Indiana 0‑1 in summer league play, while Toronto improved to 1‑0 after relying on Lundy’s scoring surge. For Brooks, the outing was a learning curve, underscoring the gap between G League action and NBA‑level summer league competition. If the Pacers extend offers to their G League prospects, he and Slawson could see their futures decided soon, turning this modest debut into a potential springboard for next season.