Tennessee Guard Jordan Gainey Joins Phoenix Suns NBA Summer League

Jordan Gainey, a former guard for Tennessee and USC Upstate, will play for the Phoenix Suns in the 2025 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Gainey, who is the son of Tennessee associate head coach Justin Gainey, had a strong senior season averaging 11.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game while shooting 40.5% from the field. He was a key bench player for Tennessee, helping the team reach the Elite Eight in consecutive NCAA Tournaments and earning SEC All-Tournament and NCAA All-Region honors. Gainey is known for his scoring ability at all three levels, especially shooting off the catch, and finished his college career with solid three-point shooting percentages. He joins a Suns Summer League roster that could include other draft picks and two-way players, while fellow Tennessee players like Zakai Zeigler will also participate in the Summer League for other NBA teams. Gainey's progression from a Big South standout to a significant contributor at Tennessee highlights his development and potential at the professional level.