Tobi Lawal, Mavericks set to start Summer League play Thursday nightTobi Lawal, Mavericks set to start Summer League play Thursday night
Men's Basketball

Tobi Lawal, Mavericks set to start Summer League play Thursday night

Forward was selected 48th in June's NBA Draft

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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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