TCU Players In NBA's Summer League

Here are the seven former Horned Frogs that were selected to play in the Summer League.
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The NBA's Las Vegas Summer League begins Friday. Seven former Horned Frogs have been selected to NBA rosters to represent TCU.

1. Damion Baugh - New York Knicks

Damion Baugh, TCU, New York Knicks
Mar 19, 2023; Denver, CO, USA; TCU Horned Frogs guard Damion Baugh (10) celebrates in the first half against the Gonzaga Bulldogs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael Ciaglo-USA TODAY Sports / Michael Ciaglo-USA TODAY Sports

After two years at Memphis, Damion Baugh played his final two seasons as a Horned Frog. Averaging 11.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 5.1 assists in his TCU career, the 2022-23 All-Big 12 player put up 11.8 points per game with the Lakers G League affiliate last season.

2. Kendric Davis - Portland Trail Blazers

Kendric Davis, TCU, Portland Trail Blazers
Feb 9, 2019; Ames, IA, USA; TCU Horned Frogs guard Kendric Davis (5) controls the ball against the Iowa State Cyclones during the second half at Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports / Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Kendric Davis played his freshman season with TCU for the 2018-19 season, averaging 6.3 points in 37 games played. The 5-11 guard would go on to play four standout seasons between SMU and Memphis before being named to the NBA G League All-Rookie Team in his 2023-24 season as a Santa Cruz Warrior.

3. Jaedon LeDee - Minnesota Timberwolves

Jaedon LeDee, TCU, Minnesota Timberwolves
Feb 9, 2021; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; TCU Horned Frogs forward Jaedon LeDee (23) reacts after scoring during the second half against the Iowa State Cyclones at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports / Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

After a freshman campaign at Ohio State, Jaedon LeDee played two seasons at TCU from 2019-21, earning minutes in 53 games as a Frog. The 6-9 forward would go on to play his last two years at San Diego State, averaging 21.4 points and 8.4 rebounds in his final season.

4. Mike Miles Jr. - Houston Rockets

Mike Miles Jr., Houston Rockets, TCU
Mar 19, 2023; Denver, CO, USA; TCU Horned Frogs guard Mike Miles Jr. (1) celebrates in the second half against the Gonzaga Bulldogs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports / Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Mike Miles Jr. was one of the best players in TCU basketball history as a three-year starter in as many seasons played. The two-time All-Big 12 guard averaged 12.2 points with the Dallas Mavericks G League affiliate last season.

5. Emanuel Miller - Dallas Mavericks

Emanuel Miller, Dallas Mavericks, TCU
Feb 12, 2024; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; TCU Horned Frogs forward Emanuel Miller (2) reacts after scoring during the first half against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports / Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

After two seasons at Texas A&M, Emanuel Miller was a three-year starter on TCU teams that all made the NCAA Tournament. The 2023-24 All-Big 12 Second Team forward was one of the top-ranked undrafted free agents from the 2024 NBA Draft.

6. Jameer Nelson Jr. - San Antonio Spurs

Jameer Nelson Jr., TCU, San Antonio Spurs
Jan 6, 2024; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; TCU Horned Frogs guard Jameer Nelson Jr. (4) gestures to a teammate during the second half against the Kansas Jayhawks at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports / Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

After two seasons split between George Washington and Delaware, Jameer Nelson Jr. spent his final college season as a Horned Frog. Earning All-Big 12 Honorable Mention, the 6-1 guard averaged 11.2 points and 3.3 assists in his lone season at TCU.

7. Shahada Wells - Houston Rockets

Shahada Wells, TCU, Houston Rockets
Mar 1, 2023; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; TCU Horned Frogs guard Shahada Wells (13) reacts during the first half against the Texas Longhorns at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports / Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

After two seasons at junior college and a year at UT Arlington, Shahada Wells played two seasons at TCU, averaging 5.2 points in 42 games played. After his final standout campaign with McNeese State, the 6-0 guard will get another chance to play with Mike Miles Jr.


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Nicholas Girimonte

NICHOLAS GIRIMONTE

Nicholas is a student at TCU majoring in Communication Studies with a minor in Journalism. He's from the Bay Area but now calls New Braunfels, Texas home. There's nothing he likes more than watching TCU sports.