Memphis basketball is well represented at the 2025 NBA Summer League. Here's a rundown of the former Tigers who are on summer league rosters.

Dain Dainja's NCAA waiver request for another season at Memphis was denied. Dainja expressed gratitude for his time at Memphis and praised the fans and coach Penny Hardaway.

Several former Memphis Tigers basketball players are participating in the NBA Summer League. Players like Dain Dainja, David Jones-Garcia, and Moussa Cisse are showcasing their skills to NBA scouts.

Dainja's absence leaves a significant gap in the Tigers' frontcourt for the upcoming season. The NCAA has denied Memphis basketball star Dain Dainja's waiver request for an additional season of ...

The 6-foot-9 Dainja averaged 15.0 points and 7.7 rebounds a game at Memphis in 2024-25, earning AAC Newcomer of the Year honors. He played two seasons at Illinois before transferring to the Tigers.

Memphis' Dain Dainja (42) drives to the basket during the game between Florida Atlantic University and the University of Memphis at FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn., on Sunday, February 23, 2025 ...

Former Memphis basketball star Dain Dainja is headed to NBA Summer League with the Miami Heat, a source confirmed to The Commercial Appeal June 26. The source requested anonymity because the team ...

Updated: Jun 27, 2025 / 07:29 PM CDT MEMPHIS — Thursday started as a tough day for now former Memphis Tiger Dain Dainja after he was denied an extra year of eligibility to play for Memphis.

Memphis Tigers forward Dain Dainja (42) dunks the ball against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the first half at FedExForum on Dec. 21, 2024.© Wesley Hale-Imagn Images ...

The Toronto Raptors are reportedly taking a look at another physical frontcourt prospect. According to Jason Munz of the Commercial Appeal, Memphis senior Dain Dainja has worked out for the team ...

Mar 14, 2025; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Memphis Tigers forward Dain Dainja (42) drives the basket ahead of Wichita State Shockers center Quincy Ballard (15) during the first half at Dickies Arena.

There is also the ongoing wait for star big man Dain Dainja's eligibility ruling and the news that Memphis missed out on hosting any of the next three AAC basketball tournaments.