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3 76ers Summer League sleepers who could earn minutes this season

By Kyle Delaney

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DES MOINES, IOWA – MARCH 18: Ricky Council IV #1 of the Arkansas Razorbacks dribbles the ball against the Kansas Jayhawks during the first half in the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on March 18, 2023 in Des Moines, Iowa. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
DES MOINES, IOWA – MARCH 18: Ricky Council IV #1 of the Arkansas Razorbacks dribbles the ball against the Kansas Jayhawks during the first half in the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on March 18, 2023 in Des Moines, Iowa. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

76ers Summer League sleepers: 1. Ricky Council IV

At 6-foot-5, Ricky Council IV is already a bigger guard, and his 6-foot-9 wingspan only does him more favors. In the 76ers’ recent win over the Jazz at the Salt Lake City Classic, Council IV tallied 14 points, five assists, three blocks, and a steal. He also displayed elite athleticism:

Council wasn’t selected in the 2023 NBA Draft. However, he quickly signed a two-way contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. While he struggles shooting from outside, Council’s on-ball defense is solid. The real test will be if he can perfect his touch from beyond the arc. If the 76ers can fix his jump shot, it’ll be a tough night for whoever matches up with Ricky Council IV.

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