Considered by many as the best prospect in the 2022 NBA Draft class, Auburn forward Jabari Smith Jr. "fell" to the Rockets at third overall on draft night.
A 6-foot-10 forward with elite shooting touch, the 19-year-old Smith is the newest reason to be excited about Houston's future.
During his lone season at Auburn, Smith racked up a number of honors after averaging 17.1 points and 6.9 rebounds while shooting a scorching 42.0 percent from 3-point range.
Ahead of the draft, TSN Draft expert Kyle Irving had this to say about what Smith can do outside of his shooting: "His quick feet, length and athleticism make him the type of versatile defender every NBA team is looking for.
"If he develops into a reliable shot creator off the bounce, he'll be a multi-time All-Star and franchise player."
The first step towards Smith becoming that player is at the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, where Smith is expected to suit up for the Rockets' summer squad.
Here is when Smith and the Rockets will be in action and how you can tune in.
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When does Jabari Smith Jr. play in NBA Summer League?
Smith and the Rockets will be in action during the Las Vegas Summer League, which begins on Thursday, July 7 and runs through Sunday, July 17.
Houston gets the summer action underway in a must-see game, as it opens vs. No. 1 overall pick Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic.
Houston Rockets Summer League schedule
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel (US) |
| Thursday, July 7 | Magic | 10:00 PM | ESPN |
| Saturday, July 9 | Thunder | 8:00 PM | ESPN2 |
| Monday, July 11 | Spurs | 7:00 PM | ESPN |
| Thursday, July 14 | Trail Blazers | 9:30 PM | NBA TV |
Who is on the Rockets' Summer League roster?
Smith will be joined by a number of Houston's key future pieces, including rookies TyTy Washington Jr. and Tari Eason as well as second-year players Josh Christopher, Usman Garuba and Daishen Nix.
Houston Rockets Summer League roster
| No. | Player | Pos. | Ht. | Wt. | Age | Prior to NBA/Home Country | NBA Exp. |
| 36 | Jordan Allen | G | 6'4" | 195 lbs | 24 | Lynn/USA | R |
| 37 | Tamenang Choh | G/F | 6'5" | 210 lbs | 23 | Brown/USA | R |
| 9 | Josh Christopher | G | 6'5" | 215 lbs | 20 | Arizona State/USA | 1 |
| 17 | Tari Eason | F | 6-8 | 216 lbs | 21 | Louisiana State | R |
| 16 | Usman Garuba | F-C | 6'8" | 220 lbs | 20 | Real Madrid/Spain | 1 |
| 38 | Eron Gordon | G | 6-3 | 200 lbs | 24 | Valparaiso/USA | R |
| 35 | Aric Holman | F/C | 6'9" | 225 lbs | 24 | Mississippi State/USA | R |
| 39 | Trevor Hudgins | G | 6-0 | 180 lbs | 23 | NW Missouri State/USA | R |
| 33 | Anthony Lamb | F | 6'6" | 225 lbs | 24 | Vermont/USA | 2 |
| 40 | Trhae Mitchell | F | 6'6" | 195 lbs | 24 | South Alabama/USA | R |
| 15 | Daishen Nix | G | 6'5" | 224 lbs | 20 | G League Ignite/USA | 1 |
| 41 | Carl Pierre | G | 6'4" | 190 lbs | 23 | Rice/USA | R |
| 1 | Jabari Smith Jr. | F | 6'10" | 220 lbs | 19 | Auburn/USA | R |
| 0 | TyTy Washington Jr. | G | 6'3" | 197 lbs | 20 | Kentucky/USA | R |
