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NBA Summer League: Former Wahoo Jay Huff Putting on a Show for the Magic

Matt Newton

Jay Huff throws down a one-handed dunk during the Orlando Magic NBA Summer League game against the New Orleans Pelicans.
Jay Huff throws down a one-handed dunk during the Orlando Magic NBA Summer League game against the New Orleans Pelicans. / Orlando Magic/X
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The Orlando Magic are off to a strong 2-0 start to the 2024 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas and former Virginia big man Jay Huff is a big reason for their success. The seven-footer just wrapped up his third season in the professional ranks and he's looked the part so far in the Summer League, seeming like a man among boys on many occasions. Through two games, Huff is averaging 14.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, and one block per game and has delivered a collection of highlight-reel dunks.

In Orlando's opening 106-79 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday, Huff scored 16 points on 7/9 shooting and recorded six rebounds, two assists and a block. He was +20 in 23 minutes on the floor and threw down a few dunks, including this reverse jam down the lane.

In the Magic's second game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday, Huff had 13 points on 5/11 shooting with a three-pointer, six rebounds, one assists, one steal, and one block. He did commit eight personal fouls (you get 10 before you foul out in Summer League games), but he was a staggering +22 in 25 minutes. The next best player in terms of +/- was +9.

The Pelicans led by 10 points at halftime and by seven at the end of the third quarter. It was Jay Huff who helped spark the comeback, scoring seven points and assisting on another basket in a fourth quarter in which he played all 10 minutes. The Magic won that fourth quarter 31-19 to earn a 91-86 victory.

The next game for Jay Huff and the Orlando Magic will be on Wednesday at 7pm against the Memphis Grizzlies on ESPN+.

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Matt Newton

MATT NEWTON

Matt Newton launched the Cavaliers Now site on Sports Illustrated in August 2021, where he covers all things UVA sports. His reporting spans Virginia basketball and football news and recruiting, former Cavaliers in the pros, and all 23 NCAA Division I sports teams at the University of Virginia. Before this, Matt served as the Sports Director at WUVA, a student-run digital media organization at the University of Virginia, and worked as a beat writer at Scrimmage Play, covering high school sports in central Virginia. Originally from Downingtown, Pennsylvania, Matt grew up a huge Philadelphia sports fan. His passion for sports journalism has been evident throughout his career, focusing on both collegiate and high school athletics.