An update on former Michigan Basketball players in Summer League

Chaundee Brown Jr. – Atlanta Hawks

Out of all former Michigan Wolverines in Summer League, Chaundee Brown Jr. probably had the best performances game in and game out. It’s not really surprising considering that’s what he did at Michigan, but he had some great performances.

He showcased his all-around game, getting several open looks during summer league, knocking them down, and just being a menace on defense, disrupting several shots (even if the stats don’t necessarily show it).

He’s probably earned himself at least an Exhibition 10 contract from the Hawks or some other NBA team to attend their training camp in the fall, as he looks to try to sign a two-way contract or better. Hats off to him for fully taking advantage of his summer league opportunity.

Game 1: 15pts, 3 reb, 1 assist, 1 stl

Game 2: 14 pts, 3 reb

Game 3: 18 pts, 5 reb, 1 stl

Game 4: 8 pts, 3 assists, 3 reb

Game 5: 17 pts, 4 reb, 1 assist, 1 stl

Isaiah Livers – Detroit Pistons

Besides Chaundee Brown Jr., Isaiah Livers had the best Summer League out of any of the former Michigan basketball players. He was hitting his threes, his communication on the defensive end was very good, yelling out plays and helping his teammates get to their spots, he did it all.

He played really good defense on several possessions, and had one of the sickest chase-down blocks of summer league in Game 1 (here’s the highlight). He looked like a veteran out there, even though he is only going into his second season (he is 23 though, so he is on the older side so that definitely helped his transition be a little more smooth).

There were some questions still about his future with the Pistons, and whether he could keep up the positive momentum that he had over the last 10-15 games to end last season, but he checked all of those boxes, and will be a key piece off the bench for the Pistons as their 3-and-D connector.

Game 1: 8 pts, 4 reb, 1 assist, 1 stl, 2 blk

Game 2: 20 pts, 5 reb, 1 assist

Game 3: DNP – coach’s decision

Game 4: DNP – coach’s decision

Game 5: DNP – coach’s decision