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Tyler Stone to play in NBA Summer League

Posted Friday, June 27, 2014, at 1:00 PM

Former Southeast Missouri State forward Tyler Stone will get another chance to show off his skills for NBA coaches and executives.

Stone went unselected after working out for six NBA teams in the weeks before Thursday night's draft, but he later accepted an invitation from the Indiana Pacers to join their summer league team.

The NBA Summer League is mostly a chance for young players in an organization to get some work and experience in during the summer. You won't find any established superstars there, so Stone should get plenty of time to show off his game and try to earn a contract.

Stone will report to the Pacers on Monday, according to a press release from the university. His summer league games -- part of the Southwest Airlines Orlando Pro Summer League -- will take place July 5-11 at the Orlando Magic's practice facility at the Amway Center.

Ten NBA teams will participate and play five games during the week. Just in case anyone is thinking of heading down to Florida to support Stone, scratch your plans. The games are not open to the public. Only media and NBA officials will be allowed to watch.

The games will be shown on NBA TV, though, so you can watch Stone from the comfort of your couch.

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I'm sure its not much, but I wonder what Tyler will make while playing in the Summer League?

-- Posted by gregbrown80 on Thu, Jul 3, 2014, at 6:41 PM

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