Oregon Ducks’ Trio Set for NBA Summer League

Three former Ducks—Nate Bittle, Brandon Angel and TJ Bamba—will represent Oregon on NBA Summer League rosters in Las Vegas when the tournament opens July 9. Bittle and Angel will suit up for the Toronto Raptors, while Bamba joins the Denver Nuggets after a season abroad in Germany. The Las Vegas showcase is an offseason tournament where teams evaluate mostly first‑ and second‑year prospects for future roster spots. Bittle completed his Oregon career in 2026, and Angel posted one season with the Ducks before playing overseas in Israel. Each franchise enters the event with a four‑game mini‑season; the top four teams advance to a single‑elimination bracket, while clubs that miss the playoffs receive one extra exhibition game.

Player Spotlight

Nate Bittle, a 2026 Ducks alum, moves to the Toronto Raptors after a standout season that culminated in a win over Utah on October 24 2025, a moment captured in a recent exhibition photo. Brandon Angel, who played one year for Oregon in 2024‑25, spent the off‑season with Israeli club Hapoel Holon before joining the Raptors. TJ Bamba, having completed his Oregon tenure, logged a professional year with a German club before signing on with the Denver Nuggets for Las Vegas.

Summer League Format

Every NBA franchise enters the Las Vegas tournament with a specialized roster designed to test emerging talent. Teams play an initial four‑game round, and the top four finishers advance to a single‑elimination bracket for the league championship. Clubs that do not qualify for the playoff field are offered one additional exhibition game to evaluate further prospects. The event runs from July 9 through July 19, providing a密集 schedule of daily contests.

How to Follow

All Summer League games are broadcast on ESPN’s network slate and available via Amazon Prime, depending on the matchup. Fans can locate the complete schedule and streaming options through the official NBA Summer League portal. The exposure offered by this tournament can serve as a launchpad for players like Bittle, Angel and Bamba as they chase NBA contracts.

Recent Campus Action

While the Ducks prepare for the NBA showcase, Oregon’s track fans will find archival photos of the Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field, illustrating the vibrant athletic atmosphere that surrounds the program.