Summer League continues to grow internationally, this year there are players representing multiple countries across the world. This year’s Summer League is one of the most globally diverse showcases, reflecting the NBA’s expanding international talent pipelines, from national academies to BAL, NBL, and European circuits.

These players are more than summer highlights, they represent future rotational elements and the next wave of global NBA stars.

  • Nikola Topic, Oklahoma City Thunder
  • Country: Serbian
  • Position: G | Draft: 12th Overall (2024)
        • The 19-year-old Serbian playmaker is finally debuting after recovering from an ACL injury. Standing 6’6″, Topić is a high-IQ passer with elite pick-and-roll instincts. He led Crvena Zvezda in assists and is expected to fit seamlessly into OKC’s guard-heavy, ball-sharing identity. Topic made his debut with the Thunder on Thursday as they defeated the Brooklyn Nets. Topic is averaging 12.5 points at Summer League this year. 
  • Yang Hansen, Portland Trail Blazers 
      • Country: China
      • Position: C | Draft: 16th Overall (2025)
        • One of China’s most promising young prospects, Yang is a 7’1″ center known for his shot-blocking and face-up jumper. Scouts have praised his footwork and touch for his size. Yang is averaging 10.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.0 blocks. 
  • Khaman Maluach, Phoenix Suns
      • Country: South Sudan
      • Position: C | Drafted: 10th overall (2025)
        • The highest-ever pick from NBA Academy Africa, the 7’2″ Maluach is a defensive monster with a 7’8″ wingspan. Maluach has already flashed rim protection and decent touch in his Summer League debut.
  • Noa Essengue, Chicago Bulls 
      • Country: Cameroon
      • Position: F/C | Drafted: 12th overall (2025) 
        • The 18-year-old is the second-youngest player in Summer League. A modern forward with defensive versatility.
  • Nolan Traoré, Brooklyn Nets 
      • Country: France
      • Position: PG | Drafted: 19th overall (2025)
        • Nolan Traore was one of the five players drafted by the Brooklyn Nets in the 2025 NBA Draft.  Traore, 19,  spent his last season with Saint-Quentin Basketball of France’s LNB. Across LNB, Champions League Europe, French Leaders Cup and French Basketball Cup contests and averaged 12.2 points, 1.9 rebounds and 4.7 assists in 22.7 minutes per game.
  • Hugo González, Boston Celtics
      • Country: Spain
      • Position: SG/SF | Drafted: 28th overall (2025)
        • Hugo Gonzalez was drafted by the Boston Celtics 28th overall in the 2025 NBA draft. A native of Madrid, Spain, Gonzalez joined Real Madrid at age 10.  In his Summer League debut, Gonzalez had 12 points, five assists, four rebounds, and two blocks across 28 minutes.
  • Yanic Konan Niederhauser, LA Clippers 
      • Country: Switzerland
      • Position: F | Drafted: 30th overall (2025)
        • Yanic Konan-Niederhauser was drafted by the LA Clippers with the 30th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. with shooting touch and solid rebounding. He’s the first Swiss player drafted since Clint Capela. 
  • Joan Beringer, Minnesota Timberwolves
    • Country: France 
    • Position: C | Drafted 17th overall (2025) 
      • Joan Beringer was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round, 17th overall. Known for his athleticism, defensive instincts, and quick reaction time, Beringer brings international flair and high-energy play to Minnesota’s frontcourt as a promising young addition to their roster.