SIMPLY BASKETBALL – NorCal in the 2026 NBA Summer League | Aiden Hui
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Potential Caption for Instagram? From Vallejo to Hayward, five NorCal hoopers are chasing their NBA dreams. Which player did YOU root for this Summer League? 👀
Chance McMillian (Vallejo) | Height 6’3’’ | Golden State Warriors
NBA SUMMER LEAGUE CHAMPION | 8.7 PPG 1.8 REB
Vallejo native Chance McMillian got the opportunity to pursue his NBA dream close to home. McMillian began his collegiate career at Grand Canyon University where he played for three years before transferring to Texas Tech for his last two seasons. McMillian is a sharpshooting guard, knocking down 43.3% of his 3-point attempts during his last year and averaged 40.8% from 3-point land overall. His perimeter shooting and efficient scoring make him an intriguing prospect as he looks to earn a roster spot with his local team.
Zyon Pullin (Pleasant Hill) | Height 6’4’’ | Minnesota Timberwolves
All-NBA Summer League Second Team | 21 PPG 7.8 AST 4.6 REB
On the topic of possible Timberwolves, Pleasant Hill native Zyon Pullin is back in the NBA Summer League. Pullin began his collegiate career at UC Riverside, where he spent four seasons before transferring to Florida for his final year. During his lone season with the Gators, he averaged 15.5 points, 4.9 assists and 3.9 rebounds per game while earning First Team All-SEC honors. Known for his poise as a lead guard, playmaking ability and defensive instincts, Pullin will continue to pursue that roster spot alongside Mahaney with Minnesota.
Aidan Mahaney (Lafayette) | Height 6’3’’ | Minnesota Timberwolves
1 PPG
Lafayette native and Simply STAR Aidan Mahaney headed to the NBA Summer League after signing with the Minnesota Timberwolves as an undrafted free agent. Mahaney starred at Saint Mary’s his first two years of college before transferring to UConn for one season and finished his collegiate career at UC Santa Barbara. In his final run with the UCSB Gauchos, he earned First Team All-Big West honors while averaging 14.9 points per game. Known for his shot-making ability and high basketball IQ, Mahaney will look to prove himself as a reliable guard as he competes for a roster spot.
Oziyah Sellers (Hayward) | Height 6’5’’ | New York Knicks
5.8 PPG 2.2 REB 1 AST
Hayward native Oziyah Sellers suited up for the New York Knicks in the Summer League after going undrafted. Sellers began his collegiate career at USC before transferring to Stanford then St. John’s. As a lengthy shooting guard with a smooth perimeter game, he averaged 13.7 points per game while shooting 40.1% from 3-point range during his lone season as a Cardinal. His final collegiate season with St. John’s continued to prove why he’s underrated as he continued to score double digits and stayed consistent from beyond-the-arc. His ability to space the floor and knock down shots from deep gives him a strong opportunity to compete for a roster spot.
Chris Bell (Concord) | Height 6’7’’ | New Orleans Pelicans
4.3 PPG
One of Concord’s finest and former De La Salle High School standout Chris Bell recently signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the New Orleans Pelicans. His collegiate career started in Syracuse, where he played for the Orange for 3 years before transferring to Cal for his final year. Across 4 collegiate seasons, he shot 38.7% from beyond-the-arc, solidifying himself as a major 3-and-D wing. His shooting ability and versatility will be the key for him to try and land a roster spot.
