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Undrafted UNC basketball center Armando Bacot delivered another encouraging performance off the bench in Summer League.

Matt Giles

UNC basketball center Armando Bacot versus Miami
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Two days after Armando Bacot tallied six points, six rebounds, three steals, and one block across 17 minutes on the floor in his NBA 2K25 Summer League debut for the Utah Jazz, the all-time UNC basketball rebounder and double-double producer saw zero minutes of action on Wednesday. That matched his playing time in the squad's first outing in Las Vegas on Saturday.

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But on Thursday night, the 24-year-old Bacot, who signed an Exhibit 10 deal with Utah after going undrafted in late June, heard his number again in the Jazz's fourth game. In a 105-88 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, he posted eight points and six boards, including four on the offensive glass, plus one assist and a block across his 15 minutes off the bench. He finished 4-for-6 from the floor in the contest.

And Bacot's second appearance for the Jazz in Vegas included one of the team's top highlights of the night.

He produced that moment, drawing the affectionate "ArmanDUNK Bacot" caption from the franchise's social media team, via the following instinctive drive past traffic and powerful two-handed slam over a 2021-23 Miami basketball star in second-year Clippers forward Jordan Miller:

Armando Bacot and the Utah Jazz, whose 2-2 record falls short of putting them in this weekend's four-team tournament, will wrap up their Summer League with a consolation game on either Saturday or Sunday.

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MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, Duke Blue Devils on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining UNC on SI in 2023, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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