Mark Sears, the promising point guard from Alabama, did not make his anticipated debut with the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA Summer League as he was sidelined due to a left calf strain. Sears, who signed a two-way contract with the Bucks after the 2025 NBA Draft, was seen on the bench during the game against the Denver Nuggets, which the Bucks clinched. His absence was a disappointment to Alabama basketball fans eager to see his transition to the professional level.

Meanwhile, his former teammates from Alabama, Chris Youngblood and Grant Nelson, showcased their skills in a matchup earlier that day, with Youngblood notably excelling for the Oklahoma City Thunder against the Brooklyn Nets. The Bucks are slated to face the Cleveland Cavaliers next, which will serve as a pivotal opportunity for Sears to potentially make his debut if he recovers in time.