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Watch: Trayce Jackson-Davis scores 14 points in NBA Summer League debut for Warriors

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Former Indiana basketball star Trayce Jackson-Davis made his debut for the Golden State Warriors, scoring 14 points. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/NBAE via Getty Images)

Former Indiana basketball standout forward Trayce Jackson-Davis missed the first two weeks of NBA Summer League but finally made his debut on Thursday night.

Missing time with a hamstring injury, Jackson-Davis scored 14 points on 6-of-9 shooting with seven rebounds in 20 minutes against the Rockets in his debut. Jackson-Davis also started for the Warriors.

The four-year standout at Indiana was one of the most talented players in the country a season ago. His development under Mike Woodson was noticeable for NBA Scouts.

“I think teams were able to see his playmaking and defense take a step, with his PnR (pick and roll) defense previously being a big knock on him he’s probably still inconsistent but above average at this point and every team loves having the ability to play through big’s, especially since most PG’s in the NBA are more combo guards than true PG’s,” an anonymous NBA Scout told HoosierIllustrated.com. “Coaches increasingly appreciate and know how to use versatility at each position, so this gives you someone else on the floor that can make plays for others.

“His rebounding, rim running/rolling and ability to finish at the rim as well as his ability to be a multi-threat playmaker in short rolls and in DHO (dribble hand offs). He may be equally good in all of those areas and I see him being able to translate each of those skills to the next level.”

In his four years at Indiana, Jackson-Davis averaged 17.9 points and 9.1 rebounds in 126 career games. He is the lone Indiana player in program history to score 2,000+ points and grab 1,000+ rebounds. He is one of only five Big Ten players to accomplish that.

The 6-foot-9 forward was selected 57th overall in last month’s NBA Draft.

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Alec Lasley is the owner of Hoosier Illustrated, a comprehensive site covering news, updates and recruiting for Indiana University athletics. Alec has covered Indiana for six years and is a credentialed media member. He has previously worked for both Rivals and 247Sports.

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