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Egidijus Mockevicius played his first summer league game today for the Nets

Egidijus Mockevicius opens summer league for Brooklyn Nets

7/9/2016 10:47:00 PM

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Following his record-breaking career at the University of Evansville, center Egidijus Mockevicius will continue his career as he inked a partially guaranteed one-year deal with the NBA's Brooklyn Nets and shined in his professional debut.
 
In his first contest, Mockevicius posted eight points and five rebounds as the Nets defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers by a 79-73 final in Saturday's Las Vegas Summer League Opener.  Next up for the squad is a 3:30 p.m. CT game on Monday against the Atlanta Hawks.  The third contest, set for Tuesday at 3 p.m. CT will be against the Washington Wizards.  The championship tournament runs from July 13 through the 18th.
 
"We are so proud of Egidijus.  His work ethic helped him get better each year with our program," UE head coach Marty Simmons said.  "This is a well-deserved opportunity for him and we know he will represent the University of Evansville very well at the next level."
 
He began his tenure with the squad in league, which goes from July 9-18.  Brooklyn has the chance to be a great opportunity for Mockevicius as the team is looking for frontcourt depth following a trade and potential free agents.
 
The all-time leading rebounder in Purple Aces history finished as the national leader in that category last season, posting 14.0 rebounds per game.  Mockevicius recorded 15.7 points per game while hitting 63.7% of his attempts.
 
Mockevicius was named the 2016 Missouri Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Year and garnered his third berth on the MVC All-Defensive Team.  With 27 double-doubles, he finished as the nation's leader in that category.
 
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