Former Virginia Tech forward continues to force tough decisions on Philadelphia 76ers

For the second consecutive NBA Summer League, former Virginia Tech player Keve Aluma is playing for the Philadelphia 76ers in Las Vegas, aiming to secure a spot with either the NBA team or their G League affiliate. Through three games, he has been performing well and contributed to the 76ers securing their first Summer League win on Tuesday night.

In the 74-58 victory over the Washington Wizards at the Thomas and Mack Center, Aluma delivered another strong performance off the bench. Playing 15 minutes, he scored 12 points, contributing to four Sixers players reaching double figures. He also grabbed five rebounds and shot 50% from the field (4-of-8), making two of his three-point attempts.

This marked Aluma's second double-figure scoring game in Las Vegas this summer. He previously scored 12 points in a July 10th loss to the San Antonio Spurs, where he played 20 minutes and also shot 50% from the floor (5-of-10) while adding three rebounds.

Aluma and the 76ers are scheduled to play the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. Philadelphia's Summer League roster includes other promising young ACC talents such as former Syracuse player Juda Mintz, Hunter Sallis from Wake Forest, and second-round draft pick Johni Broome from Auburn.

Looking ahead, Virginia Tech is expected to have representation in next year's NBA Summer League, with incoming freshman Neoklis Avdalas and senior Tobi Lawal likely to draw NBA Draft interest. Should Lawal go undrafted, he is anticipated to sign with a Summer League team to showcase his abilities.