Cleveland Cavaliers’ Sam Merrill (5) looks to pass the ball as Orlando Magic’s Caleb Houstan, left, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, April 6, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) LAS VEGAS – Sam Merrill made a statement in the 2023 NBA Summer League, sending his stock flying upward as he seeks to keep his NBA dreams alive. But Merrill wasn’t the only former Utah State men’s basketball player to appear in Las Vegas or elsewhere in various summer league circuits. Four former Aggies donned summer league jerseys over the past two weeks, each with hopes of solidifying their positions in the NBA. Justin Bean with the Boston Celtics, Neemias Queta with the Sacramento Kings, Taylor Funk with the Miami Heat and, of course, Merrill with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Results varied but were largely positive as these Utah State alumni did well in the short time given across Sacramento, Salt Lake and Las Vegas circuits. Justin Bean Stats: 5 Games | 18.8 Minutes | 7.8 Points | 3.8 Rebounds | 1.4 Assists | 0.2 Steals | 0.8 Blocks | 1.0 Turnovers | 53.3 FG% | 46.2 3P% | 100.0 FT% In his rookie season,