Taking a look at how former Spartans like Jaden Akins and Carson Cooper performed at NBA Summer League:

The former Michigan State big man dominated the paint with explosive dunks and elite efficiency, cementing his professional potential despite a narrow championship loss to the Warriors.

Watch a highlight reel dunk of former Spartans center Carson Cooper during NBA Summer League

Carson Cooper is averaging double-digits in scoring through his first few NBA Summer League games

Spartan alumni collided in a nostalgic showdown as Cooper dominated the paint, flashing elite athleticism and thunderous dunks to prove he belongs on a professional roster.

The former Spartan standout stole the spotlight in Memphis, flashing explosive athleticism and a surprising perimeter game to prove his versatile skill set belongs on the professional stage.

A lot of NBA viewers were introduced to Carson Cooper this weekend as the former MSU big man made an impressive summer league debut for the Grizzlies:

Carson Cooper put Aday Mara on a poster during his first NBA Summer League game

Carson Cooper is set to begin his professional career with the Memphis Grizzlies later this week