Looks like both Merrill and Queta play today in the Summer League.

The Grizzlies play the Nets at 3 PM MT on ESPN2 and the Kings play the Hornets at 4 PM MT on NBAtv.

The Kings play the Grizzlies on the 13th which should be fun.

Here’s the full Summer League schedule and box scores.
https://www.nba.com/summer-league/2021/vegas/schedule

ThunderAggie wrote: ↑

August 9th, 2021, 1:19 pm

Looks like both Merrill and Queta play today in the Summer League.

The Grizzlies play the Nets at 3 PM MT on ESPN2 and the Kings play the Hornets at 4 PM MT on NBAtv.

The Kings play the Grizzlies on the 13th which should be fun.

Here’s the full Summer League schedule and box scores.
https://www.nba.com/summer-league/2021/vegas/schedule

I'm ready to see some more SLAM Merrill.

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Real Life Aggie wrote: ↑

August 9th, 2021, 2:55 pm

ThunderAggie wrote: ↑

August 9th, 2021, 1:19 pm

Looks like both Merrill and Queta play today in the Summer League.

The Grizzlies play the Nets at 3 PM MT on ESPN2 and the Kings play the Hornets at 4 PM MT on NBAtv.

The Kings play the Grizzlies on the 13th which should be fun.

Here’s the full Summer League schedule and box scores.
https://www.nba.com/summer-league/2021/vegas/schedule

I'm ready to see some more SLAM Merrill.

He’s on the roster, but I don’t see him on the bench. Anybody know what’s going on with Sam?

FL350Aggie wrote: ↑

August 9th, 2021, 3:20 pm

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Real Life Aggie wrote: ↑

August 9th, 2021, 2:55 pm

ThunderAggie wrote: ↑

August 9th, 2021, 1:19 pm

Looks like both Merrill and Queta play today in the Summer League.

The Grizzlies play the Nets at 3 PM MT on ESPN2 and the Kings play the Hornets at 4 PM MT on NBAtv.

The Kings play the Grizzlies on the 13th which should be fun.

Here’s the full Summer League schedule and box scores.
https://www.nba.com/summer-league/2021/vegas/schedule

I'm ready to see some more SLAM Merrill.

He’s on the roster, but I don’t see him on the bench. Anybody know what’s going on with Sam?

I’m not sure. I was looking forward to watching him

He is there in street clothes sitting with Morant, Brooks and others.

smfdaggie wrote: ↑

August 9th, 2021, 3:42 pm

He is there in street clothes sitting with Morant, Brooks and others.

Cool thanks! Hopefully that’s a good sign.

Great block by Queta at the end.

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NBA tweeted a queta highlight

https://mobile.twitter.com/nba/status/ ... 01732?s=10

I wonder why the box score only showed Queta with 1 block? I watched the highlights and saw 2 blocks, so I know there were at least 2.

Just saw that former BSU star Derrick Alston was a -26 in only 15 minutes in a two-point overtime loss lmao. How is that even possible?

sancho839 wrote: ↑

August 10th, 2021, 3:55 pm

Just saw that former BSU star Derrick Alston was a -26 in only 15 minutes in a two-point overtime loss lmao. How is that even possible?

Easy. He doesn't belong in the NBA.

aggies22 wrote: ↑

August 10th, 2021, 4:20 pm

sancho839 wrote: ↑

August 10th, 2021, 3:55 pm

Just saw that former BSU star Derrick Alston was a -26 in only 15 minutes in a two-point overtime loss lmao. How is that even possible?

Easy. He doesn't belong in the NBA.

I always chuckled when mw media suggested Mitchell and Alston were better than queta. It wasn’t close.

aggieref wrote: ↑

August 10th, 2021, 8:58 am

I wonder why the box score only showed Queta with 1 block? I watched the highlights and saw 2 blocks, so I know there were at least 2.

He blocked Liangelo Ball, but they called it goaltending.

Queta played 21 minutes tonight. Had 6 points, 6 boards and 1 assist. 2/4 on field goals.

Sam struggled today. 16 minutes and 3 points on 1-5 shooting. I was hoping he could get more minutes. I wish I knew what Memphis’s plans are for Merrill.

He had the best +/- on the team by quite a bit, although his other stays weren't impressive

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FL350Aggie wrote: ↑

August 11th, 2021, 7:27 pm

Sam struggled today. 16 minutes and 3 points on 1-5 shooting. I was hoping he could get more minutes. I wish I knew what Memphis’s plans are for Merrill.

He'll be in the G League next year.

Aggie formerly in Hawaii wrote: ↑

August 11th, 2021, 8:32 pm

FL350Aggie wrote: ↑

August 11th, 2021, 7:27 pm

Sam struggled today. 16 minutes and 3 points on 1-5 shooting. I was hoping he could get more minutes. I wish I knew what Memphis’s plans are for Merrill.

He'll be in the G League next year.

As much as I hate to admit it, I think you are right.

He has to be hitting near 50% on low volume to have a chance to stick.

FL350Aggie wrote: ↑

August 11th, 2021, 7:27 pm

Sam struggled today. 16 minutes and 3 points on 1-5 shooting. I was hoping he could get more minutes. I wish I knew what Memphis’s plans are for Merrill.

One of the "shots" he took was desperation 3/4 court heave at the the end of the third. Good for Sam that he didn't wait until after the buzzer, but it didn't help his numbers.

Just in case anyone is unaware, the Kings and Grizzlies are playing right now on ESPNU.

The first quarter would be well worth re-watching (11:30 am eastern/9:30 mountain on NBATV tomorrow) for all Aggie fans. Sam had 7 points while Neemi had 3 blocks and a steal.

I bet Queta and Sam had some crazy battles in practice

It’s crazy seeing them box eachother out

Sam played good D on Davion Mitchell when they matched him up there (not every time).

This is terrible team basketball - iso all the time.

One of Sam's teammates just robbed him of a 3 with an offensive goaltending.

brownjeans wrote: ↑

August 13th, 2021, 8:03 pm

Sam played good D on Davion Mitchell when they matched him up there (not every time).

This is terrible team basketball - iso all the time.

Neemy changes the game every time he's in. Davion is proving me right. He's a future star. Reminds me of "the glove".

Neemy had the best plus/minus of anyone.

Sam needs to move his feet better on D. His teammates don't know how to pass. Aldama (sp?) is gawd awful. That's a draft pick bust. You Jazz fans should be happy that you traded that pick.

I watched the whole game. Sam is so solid and plays great team basketball, but if he doesn't look for his more he will be out of the NBA. It pains me to say that, but he has got to be greedy and show off that pullup and crossover three pointer.

AgsRock wrote: ↑

August 13th, 2021, 8:48 pm

I watched the whole game. Sam is so solid and plays great team basketball, but if he doesn't look for his more he will be out of the NBA. It pains me to say that, but he has got to be greedy and show off that pullup and crossover three pointer.

I agree. He had a lot of great passes, I thought he did a good job against Mitchell. He looked a lot better tonight I hope he makes the roster.

It was awesome to see him and Queta play tonight.

A lot of positive press with kings beat writers about queta play tonight

Queta was solid. He looked a bit winded and tired at times but I guess that's what you get when it is just repeated running end to end with all the jacking up of shots. He tried to post up a few times but guys don't even look down low or act like they know what a post entry pass is. He was still a force on D but he did get pushed around a few times on the glass.

Merrill stuggled outside of the first 5 points of the game. He was overwhelmed by Mitchell's D and fouled repeatedly on the other end trying to defend himself. The game just looked too fast for him most of the night. He did have a couple of really pretty passes/assists after drawing a double team but he also had far too many turnovers. I can't see a scenario where he sticks in the league. His game is methodical and played at a pace that just doesn't match up with the current NBA. He would do well in Euroleague.

He's got two summer league games left, if the guys that are solidly on the team sit. He needs to play the two games of his life to stay in the league. It sucks, as I thought that the Bucks were a really good fit for him.

I thought Merrill looked like the best player on Memphis's squad. Played smart basketball, good D, should've had about 10 assists if his teammates could've hit the broad side of a barn. Didn't shoot as well as he normally does and took two ill advised long 3's that bricked, but overall I felt like he had a good game. He was the player interviewed between quarters and the announcers were saying his name all night.

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As a long-standing USU alumnus & follower, I was just pleased to see this kind of screenshot.
Neemy guarding Sam.
How often have we seen such Aggie “reppin’”?

Great pic!!


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Ensign Hoops put together a Merrill vs Queta video.