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How to watch DJ Burns Jr., Jack Gohlke and other undrafted NCAA March Madness stars in NBA Summer League

07-06-2024
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Patrick Breen and Gregory Fisher/USA TODAY NETWORK

The NBA Summer League is an opportunity for high-profile rookies to get their first taste of NBA action while others look to carve out a path to continue playing basketball at the highest level.

While some of March Madness' biggest stars parlay their collegiate careers into being high draft picks, others have to take different routes as undrafted rookies on Exhibit 10 or two-way contracts. For those players, Summer League is the perfect opportunity to show what they're capable of.

From NC State's DJ Burns to Oakland's Jack Gohlke, here's how you can follow these players' respective journeys during the 2024 NBA Summer Leagues.

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NBA Summer League schedules for undrafted NCAA March Madness stars

Armando Bacot, Jazz

Bacot, a two-time All-American and North Carolina's all-time rebounds leader, begins his NBA journey with Utah.

The Jazz will play in the Salt Lake City and Las Vegas Summer Leagues.

Date Opponent Time (ET) TV channel
July 8 Grizzlies 9 p.m. ESPN, Sling
July 9 Thunder 9 p.m. ESPN2, Sling
July 10 76ers 9 p.m. ESPN2, Sling
July 13 Mavericks 10:30 p.m. NBA TV, Sling
July 15 Kings 10 p.m. ESPNU, Sling
July 17 Raptors 5 p.m. ESPN2, Sling
July 18 Clippers 10 p.m. NBA TV, Sling

DJ Burns Jr., Cavaliers

Burns captivated America during NC State's unprecedented run to the Final Four. He signed with Cleveland as an undrafted free agent and looks to land on the Cavs roster.

Date Opponent Time (ET) TV channel
July 12 Magic 3 p.m. NBA TV, Sling
July 14 Bucks 3:30 p.m. NBA TV, Sling
July 17 Warriors 10 p.m. NBA TV, Sling
July 18 Lakers 9 p.m. ESPN, Sling

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Jack Gohlke, Thunder

It took one historic performance in an upset over Kentucky for Gohlke to put his name on the map. The sharpshooter joins Oklahoma City's summer roster.

The Thunder will play in Salt Lake City and Las Vegas.

Date Opponent Time (ET) TV channel
July 8 76ers 7 p.m. ESPN, Sling
July 9 Jazz 9 p.m. ESPN, Sling
July 10 Grizzlies 7 p.m. NBA TV, Sling
July 13 Raptors 8:30 p.m. NBA TV, Sling
July 15 Heat 6 p.m. ESPNU, Sling
July 17 Suns 8 p.m. NBA TV, Sling
July 19 Warriors 10:30 p.m. NBA TV, Sling

Drew Timme, Kings

Timme finished at Gonzaga in 2023. After a year with the Bucks G League affiliate, he will start the 2024 summer with Sacramento.

Date Opponent Time (ET) TV channel
July 6 Chinese National Team 10:30 p.m. NBA TV, Sling
July 7 Spurs 10 p.m. ESPN2, Sling
July 8 Hornets 10 p.m. NBA TV, Sling