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Jordan Gainey makes professional debut in NBA Summer League for Phoenix
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Former Tennessee men's basketball player Jordan Gainey made his professional debut in the NBA Summer League on Sunday.
Gainey totaled two assists, one steal and one block in seven minutes for Phoenix in its, 98-80, loss to Atlanta in Las Vegas, Nevada. He did not attempt a field goal or a free throw in the contest.
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Gainey, a native of Tucson, Arizona, played for the Vols from 2023-25 for head coach Rick Barnes after transferring from USC Upstate. He is the son of Tennessee associate head coach Justin Gainey .
During his collegiate career, Jordan Gainey played in 138 games, averaging 11.7 points per game and recording a .358 three-point field goal percentage. During his senior season, he averaged 11.6 points per contest and totaled a .304 three-point percentage.
The former Vol helped Tennessee advance to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament in each of the past two seasons, scoring at least 15 points in six of his final 10 games. He was a member of the Midwest Region All-Tournament Team and was named to the SEC All-Tournament Team.
This article originally appeared on Vols Wire: Jordan Gainey plays seven minutes in professional debut for Phoenix
