Overview

• Kon Knueppel led the charge with 21 points and secured MVP honors by drilling a three-pointer with 32 seconds remaining and sinking a decisive free throw.
• Second-round pick Ryan Kalkbrenner added 15 points and nine rebounds while Jaylen Sims, KJ Simpson and DJ Rodman each contributed 11 points to the balanced attack.
• Sacramento’s Isaac Jones recorded a game-high double-double of 24 points and 11 rebounds as Devin Carter scored 13 and rookie Nique Clifford chipped in 10 points and eight boards.
• Charlotte swept through pool play and knockout rounds before sealing the franchise’s inaugural Summer League title with an 83-78 victory at the Thomas & Mack Center.
• Coach Chris Jent praised his team’s resilience after surviving a late Kings rally and said the experience will help integrate the rookie class into the regular season roster.