With NBA Summer League set to begin this week, Tech fans can follow forward Tobi Lawal and the Mavericks' journey in Las Vegas for the next few weeks. Lawal heard his name called with the 48th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The London native, who starred at Tech for two seasons became the first Hokie to be drafted since 2019.
This past season, the 6-foot-8 London native started 17 times in 23 appearances and averaged 12.3 points per game while shooting 54% from the field. His rebounding mark of 8.5 per contest ranked in the top 10 amongst ACC athletes and he recorded 15 rebounds on two occasions. He scored in double figures 14 times and eclipsed the 20-point mark three times.
| DATE | OPPONENT | TIME | VENUE | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, July 9 | Golden State | 7 p.m. ET | Thomas & Mack Center | ESPN |
| Saturday, July 11 | L.A. Lakers | 10 p.m. ET | Thomas & Mack Center | ESPN |
| Monday, July 13 | Memphis | 7 p.m. ET | Thomas & Mack Center | ESPN |
| Thursday, July 16 | Oklahoma City | 4 p.m. ET | Thomas & Mack Center | ESPN |
| TBD |
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