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July 25, 2005

Summer Surprises

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Here are five players who have turned heads thus far in summer league play.

Travis Diener , G, Magic The 38th overall pick out of Marquette shows signs of being a ready-made pick-and-roll point guard.

Ryan Gomes , F, Celtics Providence product (50th overall pick) looks like a solid post-up scorer and rebounder.

Travis Outlaw , F, Trail Blazers Athletic third-year forward is developing a reliable outside shot.

Nate Robinson , G, Knicks (above) The 5'9" sparkplug (21st overall pick, out of Washington ) wows with his athleticism and strength.

Nikoloz Tskitishvili , F, free agent Fourth-year forward exploded for 25 points for Timberwolves' team--then broke his right hand.

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