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Three former Badgers can be seen during NBA Summer League action

The Wisconsin basketball program has not necessarily been a high-level producer of NBA players over the last decade. Several players have made it and stuck around, but few are at that level making a significant impact.

The program currently has two graduates in the league: Washington Wizards guard Johnny Davis and Utah Jazz forward Micah Potter. Of note, Potter is currently on a two-way contract with the Jazz and the NBA G League’s Salt Lake City Stars.

With the month of July comes the aftermath of the most recent NBA Draft and the NBA Summer League. The latter provides a golden opportunity for players like Potter who are working to find a permanent spot on an NBA roster.

For Badgers fans out there, these are the three Wisconsin products that will take part in the Summer League action this month:

G Johnny Davis — Washington Wizards

Apr 2, 2023;  New York, New York, USA;  Washington Wizards guard Johnny Davis (1) dribbles up court against the New York Knicks during the second half at Madison Square Garden.  Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 2, 2023; New York, New York, USA; Washington Wizards guard Johnny Davis (1) dribbles up court against the New York Knicks during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 23, 2021;  Orlando, Florida, USA;  <a class=Orlando Magic forward Aleem Ford (11) shoots the ball against New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports” data-src=”https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/rx7zjMXegK4uBz1RDb0Ylw–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MA–/https://media.zenfs.com/en/badgers_wire_usa_today_articles_739/69f71d05f99f0c798c7600e286fc57b4″/>
Dec 23, 2021; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic forward Aleem Ford (11) shoots the ball against New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports

F Micah Potter — Utah Jazz

Apr 8, 2023;  Salt Lake City, Utah, USA;  Utah Jazz center Micah Potter (25) shoots the ball against the <a class=Denver Nuggets in the fourth quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports” data-src=”https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/SqF4VOgdgZg_KhCxFZVgQw–/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MA–/https://media.zenfs.com/en/badgers_wire_usa_today_articles_739/ef8b5c3011afc1e832577b08e1aed818″/>
Apr 8, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz center Micah Potter (25) shoots the ball against the Denver Nuggets in the fourth quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports

Story originally appeared on Badgers Wire