Why Watch Summer League 2022?

Ethen Meyers • July 5, 2022

Pelicans Summer League 2022 Details

        The New Orleans Pelicans Summer League will consist of 5 total games starting July 9th, 2022 against Portland(ESPN2) and then continue July 11th (Atlanta/NBA TV), July 13th (Washington/NBA TV), and July 15th (Lakers/ESPN2). Every team will play a fifth game which will be determined by standings after the first 4 games, either you play for the championship or just play a 5th game for more experience. The roster will have some familiar faces as Jose "GTA" Alvarado will return along side Naji Marshall and Trey "Trigga" Murphy III and also feature all 3 rookies in Dyson Daniels, E.J. Liddell, and Karlo Matković. The Pelicans are wrapping up training camp practices today and will make the trip to Vegas soon to kick off the Summer League 2022 season led by Pelicans Assistant Coach Jarron Collins. We somehow have good depth on a Summer League Roster, you can check it out below:


Guards: Jose Alvarado, Jared Harper, Dyson Daniels, Dereon Seabron, Daeqwon Plowden, Elijah Stewart, John Petty Jr.

Forwards: Naji Marshall, Trey Murphy III, John Butler, E.J. Liddell, Deividas SIrvydis.

Centers: Amadou Sow, Zach Hankins, Tyrique Jones, Karlo Matkovic



Jose Alvarado

        Jose is coming off an incredible showing in the FIBA cup showing he was not just a feel good story and can do it on any stage at any time. He averages 21PTs, 5.5AST, 5REB, 1.5STL, all while shooting 45% from the floor and 43% from the 3PT Line making some clutch shots to keep his national team Puerto Rico in the game and led them to the eventual win. I have seen people compare him to Darren Collison, CP3, Fred VanVleet but I will compare him to a personal favorite because of his attitude and desire to win in Allen Iverson. Quick hands, quicker feet, with the ability to consistently score over larger defenders using his body I can't wait to watch him show out and prove why he deserves the first minutes off the bench in the guard role.


The Rookies

        This is an obvious one, but still a huge reason to watch. Last year I wrote an article, "Is this the best Pelican Draft....ever?" and while I have no idea where Dyson and Liddell will wind up they both came with high praise for scouts, Pelicans staff, and are getting praise during the training camp leading into the 2022 Summer League so I am excited to see them go out and show us what they have on the court in Vegas. Dyson has apparently improved his jumpshot and has shown it off in predraft workouts and this training camp before Vegas. There has not much been said about Dyson, but we didn't think Herb would be a starter so maybe we are in for another pleasant surprise. While he is certainly a draft and stash, Matković will hopefully get some decent minutes at either the 4 or the 5 and show us why he deserves to stay on this side of the pond.


The Hustle, The Playstyle, The Fun

        Anyone who watched a Pelican game last season, especially in the playoffs, saw that this team is a lot of fun to watch. The backcourt pressure by Jose. The smiling Brandon Ingram on the grill handing out plates. The revitalized CJ McCollum with the silky smooth midrange. The Jonas Valančiūnas  hair gel that doesn't quit. The relentless Herb Jones on defense finding his offensive game at his own pace. The team celebrating together, the culture shifting. That was all what Pelicans fan saw night after night. This team wants to have fun, and it shows when they are on and off the court. I hope with some of the returning faces being the main perpetrators of fun in Naji and Jose with the Trigga Man himself the new guys can see this is a team that enjoys playing together, but most of all wants to do it the right way by playing hardnose defense and giving every ounce of hustle they have.


Finally, Some Basketball.

        It feels like the season ended so long ago despite the Pelicans taking Phoenix to 6 games and the Pelicans games ending just over 2 months ago with the NBA Finals even less than that. This is by far the most excited I have been for the Summer League to start since Zion was selected first overall in 2019. The new coaching staff, the front office shakeups, and the recent wins we have had in the Draft make not only this Summer League exciting, but the entire season coming something to look forward to. All games will be played on ESPN networks or NBA TV, but you can also catch them on a stream via the ESPN app.


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Transfer Portal Spotlight: Jackson Courville

By Patrick Harkness • August 20, 2026
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Jackson Courville- Ohio State 
He committed on January 12, 2026 (after entering the portal January 2) and is now on Tulane’s 2026 roster as a redshirt junior (#96, 5’10”, 185 lbs) from Centerville, OH (Centerville HS). 
Here’s why Courville aligns so well with the Green Wave program: 
• Proven Leg Strength and Clutch MAC Production
: In two seasons as Ball State’s starting kicker (2023-24), he went 26-of-34 on field goals (76.5%) and 54-of-56 on extra points. Highlights include a game-winning 52-yard FG as time expired vs. Northern Illinois (2024), his career long, plus multiple makes from 50+ yards. He was automatic inside 40 yards and showed the power and accuracy Tulane needs after the departure of standout Patrick Durkin. 
• P4 Experience and Fresh Start
: After battling for the job at Ohio State in 2025 (limited to just 4 XPs in one appearance), he brings valuable Big Ten reps and camp competition experience. Now at Tulane, he’s locked in a competitive spring battle with Cooper Helmke and Zach Marini. 
• Immediate Depth and Competition in a Reloading Unit
: Tulane aggressively addressed special teams via the portal after losing Durkin. Courville arrives as a high-upside veteran with two years of eligibility left, ready to compete for the starting job and provide reliable kicking depth right away. 
In short, Jackson Courville is a smart, high-character portal pickup who brings proven production, big-leg power, and built-in chemistry with the offense to a position group that needed reinforcements. #RollWave Make sure to follow Patrick Harkness on X
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PWO Spotlight: Dagan Bruno

By Patrick Harkness • August 20, 2026
Dagan Bruno: The Local Walk-On Made Some Noise in Tulane’s Quarterback Room during Spring Camp Dagan Bruno is a 6-foot-2, 200-pound redshirt sophomore quarterback wearing No. 14 for the Tulane Green Wave. A Preferred Walk-On from New Orleans and John Curtis Christian School, the hometown product has steadily transformed from scout-team specialist into a legitimate competitor in the quarterback room under head coach Will Hall. Bruno arrived at Tulane as a late addition to the 2024 class after a standout multi-sport career at John Curtis. As a junior in 2022, he helped lead the Patriots to a Division I Select state championship and was named the most outstanding player in the title game. In his senior season he completed over 72 percent of his passes for 1,504 yards with 13 touchdowns and just one interception while adding 527 rushing yards and eight scores. A true three-sport athlete who also excelled in basketball and baseball, Bruno maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout high school. At Tulane he redshirted in 2024 and spent the bulk of his first two seasons running the scout-team offense, particularly the triple-option looks used by Army and Navy. His experience in John Curtis’s split-back veer made him uniquely valuable in preparing the defense. Playing time was limited, and the lack of consistent reps tested his confidence. Everything changed in spring 2026. Bruno forced his way into the conversation with accurate, decisive play. In the final spring scrimmage he went 5-of-5 for 69 yards, capping the day with a perfect 40-yard touchdown strike down the sideline to Antwaun Parham. Coach Will Hall was emphatic in his praise: “You can win with Dagan Bruno. This is not some feel-good story anymore… Dagan can play. I love his competitive spirit. He’s a tough guy, a winner and a leader.” Bruno has made it clear he wants to shed the “option quarterback” label. “A lot of people tried to push me into being the option quarterback guy,” he said. “I’m trying to break away from that a little bit and become a real quarterback that can go out there and throw the ball around, make the right checks and just do everything right.” Heading into fall camp and the 2026 season, Bruno sits in a competitive four-man race alongside Zeon Chriss-Gremillion, Kadin Semonza, and true freshman Trace Johnson. While the early days of camp have been a mixed bag for him after his strong spring, his accuracy, athleticism, toughness, and local knowledge continue to make him a valuable piece of the room. Whether he earns the starting job, serves as a key backup, or provides package plays, the John Curtis product has already proven he belongs. For a preferred walk-on who stayed home and kept working when the spotlight was elsewhere, Dagan Bruno’s rise is a classic New Orleans football story, one that Green Wave fans should watch closely. #RollWave Make sure to follow Patrick Harkness on X
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