"Elite defender, high IQ, terrific work ethic, great team guy and his perimeter shot will improve." "Brooks Barnhizer has 7 rebounds in 9 minutes," Thunder writer Nick Crain said during the game.

Everything advertised about Barnhizer was shown in his Summer League debut. He can't score but can do a whole lot of else. He could swing a game in the Thunder's favor by winning on the margins.

Thomas Sorber. Sorber said the Thunder will take his injury day-to-day. He also kept his status close to the vest. The 19-year-old suffered turf toe that caused him to undergo surgery.

Barnhizer, meanwhile, said he’s “ready to be a part of” Summer League. Thunder coach Mark Daigneault declined to say if Nikola Topic , whom the Thunder selected 12th overall a year ago, will ...