Last Updated on September 24, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

The Austin Spurs’ 2024-25 season was their strongest in several years, as the club finished 22-12 and claimed first place in the Western Conference during the regular season. Built around a defense that ranked among the best in the NBA G League, Austin paired efficient scoring with consistent stops, finishing the year with the league’s top defensive rating and best net rating.

The roster blended San Antonio prospects with productive G League veterans. Malachi Flynn emerged as the team’s offensive leader and earned All-NBA G League First Team honors, while Harrison Ingram, David Duke Jr., Jamaree Bouyea, and Riley Minix were among the key contributors to one of the league’s deepest rotations. Isaiah Miller also received recognition for his defensive impact, earning All-Defensive First Team honors. More than relying on a single standout performer, the 2024-25 Austin Spurs distinguished themselves through balance, defense, and depth, producing one of the most efficient seasons in franchise history.

Roster

NO. PLAYER NAME POS HT WT DATE OF BIRTH COLLEGE
0 Isaiah Miller G 6-0 190 lbs 11/09/97 UNC Greensboro
1 Jamaree Bouyea G 6-1 170 lbs 06/27/99 San Francisco
2 Jameer Nelson Jr. G 6-2 204 lbs 08/07/01 TCU
4 Osayi Osifo F 6-8 230 lbs 04/06/00 Jacksonville
6 Parker Van Dyke G 6-3 185 lbs 10/15/94 Utah
7 David Duke Jr. G 6-5 205 lbs 10/13/99 Providence
10 Steven Richardson F 6-7 190 lbs 02/13/01 Montana State-Billings
11 Luke Avdalovic G 6-5 190 lbs 11/08/98 Pacific
15 Ibrahima Diallo F 7-0 245 lbs 03/08/99 Central Florida
22 Malachi Flynn G 6-1 185 lbs 05/09/98 San Diego State
24 Quinton Rose G-F 6-8 185 lbs 01/26/98 Temple
25 Sidy Cissoko F 6-6 220 lbs 04/02/04 G League Ignite
27 Riley Minix F 6-8 230 lbs 09/22/00 Morehead State
31 Nathan Mensah F 6-9 230 lbs 04/09/98 San Diego State
55 Harrison Ingram F 6-6 235 lbs 11/27/02 North Carolina

Tip-Off Tournament Per Game

PLAYER NAME POS AGE GP GS MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TOPG FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Riley Minix F 26 16 16 33.0 20.5 7.0 2.1 1.3 0.9 1.3 13.9 7.4 .532 7.7 3.2 .415 2.0 1.7 .844
Isaiah Miller G 28 15 11 33.9 17.1 6.5 2.2 2.2 0.6 1.7 14.1 6.9 .491 3.6 1.2 .333 2.1 1.2 .563
David Duke Jr. G 26 15 14 34.0 16.9 4.7 4.5 1.6 0.5 2.4 13.4 5.5 .408 6.0 1.7 .278 3.4 2.5 .725
Jamaree Bouyea G 27 11 11 33.9 17.3 4.0 3.5 2.3 0.9 1.6 13.4 6.4 .476 6.0 1.9 .318 1.8 1.5 .800
Malachi Flynn G 28 10 7 33.1 22.5 3.7 4.6 1.8 0.3 3.2 17.5 7.3 .417 10.5 3.7 .352 2.7 2.3 .852
Harrison Ingram F 23 16 16 33.8 11.2 7.8 3.7 1.4 0.3 1.8 10.8 3.9 .364 6.7 2.0 .299 1.3 0.8 .600
Jameer Nelson Jr. G 25 12 0 14.1 8.3 2.3 1.5 1.5 0.0 1.0 6.8 2.3 .346 2.3 0.6 .259 1.9 1.8 .957
Nathan Mensah F 28 12 1 21.1 5.4 6.9 0.3 0.8 2.1 1.3 3.6 2.3 .651 0.2 0.0 .000 0.7 0.5 .750
Luke Avdalovic G 27 12 0 14.2 4.4 1.6 0.4 0.5 0.0 0.3 5.3 1.5 .281 4.8 1.4 .298 0.2 0.0 .000
Sidy Cissoko F 22 3 1 29.3 13.0 5.0 4.0 1.3 0.3 2.7 10.3 4.7 .452 4.3 0.7 .154 3.3 1.7 .500
Quinton Rose G-F 28 4 1 23.0 8.3 4.0 2.0 1.5 0.3 1.5 6.3 3.0 .480 4.0 1.3 .313 0.8 0.5 .667
Parker Van Dyke G 31 8 0 10.1 2.6 0.4 1.0 0.3 0.0 0.4 4.6 0.9 .189 3.3 0.5 .154 0.1 0.1 1.000
Osayi Osifo F 26 9 1 13.3 2.0 4.0 0.6 0.6 1.0 0.1 2.1 1.0 .474 0.1 0.0 .000 0.2 0.0 .000
Ibrahima Diallo F 27 6 0 3.0 0.7 0.8 0.2 0.0 0.5 0.0 0.5 0.2 .333 0.0 0.0 0.2 0.2 1.000
Steven Richardson F 25 2 0 6.5 0.5 0.5 0.0 0.5 0.0 0.5 0.5 0.0 .000 0.0 0.0 1.0 0.5 .500

Regular Season Per Game

PLAYER NAME POS AGE GP GS MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TOPG FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Malachi Flynn PG 26 26 24 32.6 22.6 5.3 4.1 1.5 0.5 2.0 16.0 8.0 .500 7.5 3.0 .405 2.3 1.9 .831
David Duke Jr. SG-PG 25 27 27 30.2 16.9 6.6 3.3 1.4 0.5 2.4 14.2 5.9 .413 6.0 1.9 .321 2.9 2.0 .714
Harrison Ingram SF 22 32 31 32.0 12.8 9.4 4.1 1.4 0.8 1.9 11.8 5.0 .426 5.2 1.5 .281 1.3 0.8 .571
Kyle Rode F 25 32 11 25.3 11.1 3.4 1.2 0.5 0.1 0.9 8.9 3.8 .423 6.9 2.8 .400 0.7 0.5 .773
Jamaree Bouyea PG 25 17 16 34.2 20.0 4.2 4.2 1.6 1.2 1.9 14.8 7.7 .520 5.8 2.1 .364 1.7 1.4 .828
Jameer Nelson Jr. PG 23 30 5 19.0 11.3 2.7 2.3 1.3 0.2 1.6 8.7 4.1 .471 2.2 0.6 .288 2.0 1.5 .754
Quinton Rose SG-SF 27 28 4 20.9 8.0 3.0 2.1 1.3 0.4 1.3 7.3 2.8 .376 3.5 1.1 .323 0.9 0.8 .846
Isaiah Miller SG 26 15 6 25.5 14.8 6.2 3.1 2.3 0.5 1.7 12.9 6.2 .479 3.3 1.1 .320 1.9 0.9 .464
Osayi Osifo F 24 30 24 24.1 7.3 7.5 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.3 4.2 2.8 .667 0.0 0.0 1.7 0.9 .529
Kyle Mangas PG-SG 25 10 9 32.1 17.1 4.4 3.3 0.9 0.4 1.5 13.1 6.7 .511 6.7 3.1 .463 0.7 0.3 .429
Ibrahima Diallo C 25 32 9 19.4 5.3 6.2 0.3 0.3 2.2 0.8 3.6 2.0 .543 0.0 0.0 1.0 0.8 .727
Sidy Cissoko SF 20 8 0 27.5 17.5 3.6 2.5 1.1 0.6 2.1 12.1 6.3 .515 4.6 1.4 .297 3.4 2.3 .667
Luke Avdalovic G 26 27 0 13.5 4.1 1.4 0.5 0.1 0.1 0.4 4.3 1.4 .328 3.7 1.3 .347 0.1 0.0 .333
Parker Van Dyke G 30 16 0 6.3 3.3 1.3 0.4 0.0 0.0 0.3 2.5 1.3 .500 1.9 0.8 .433 0.0 0.0
Malaki Branham SG-PG 21 2 1 29.5 21.5 3.5 3.5 0.0 0.0 2.5 16.0 9.5 .594 5.0 1.0 .200 1.5 1.0 .667
Riley Minix SF 24 3 3 24.0 12.7 4.7 1.3 0.3 1.0 0.7 9.0 4.7 .519 5.0 2.3 .467 0.7 0.7 1.000
Tray Jackson F 24 10 0 7.2 2.1 1.0 0.4 0.1 0.2 0.1 2.0 1.0 .500 0.2 0.0 .000 0.2 0.1 .500
Tre King F 25 1 0 6.0 2.0 3.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 5.0 1.0 .200 2.0 0.0 .000 0.0 0.0

Playoff Per Game

Player Pos Age GP GS MPG PPG RPG APG SPG BPG TOPG FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Malachi Flynn 2 2 38.5 30.0 7.0 5.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 25.5 11.5 .451 9.5 4.5 .474 3.0 2.0 .667
David Duke Jr. 2 2 37.0 23.0 9.5 3.0 1.5 0.0 1.5 16.0 7.5 .469 6.5 3.0 .462 4.5 3.0 .667
Kyle Mangas 2 2 39.0 18.5 5.0 5.0 2.5 0.0 2.0 15.5 6.5 .419 7.5 3.5 .467 1.5 1.5 1.000
Jameer Nelson Jr. 2 0 19.5 14.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 0.0 1.5 12.0 5.5 .458 2.5 0.5 .200 2.5 2.5 1.000
Harrison Ingram 2 2 38.0 13.0 13.0 3.0 1.5 0.5 0.5 11.0 5.0 .455 4.0 1.0 .250 1.5 1.0 .667
Ibrahima Diallo 2 2 27.0 9.0 7.5 0.5 0.0 2.5 2.0 9.5 4.0 .421 0.0 0.0 1.0 0.5 .500
Osayi Osifo 1 0 23.0 8.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 0.0 3.0 3.0 1.000 0.0 0.0 2.0 2.0 1.000
Kyle Rode 2 0 20.0 3.5 3.5 0.0 0.0 1.0 0.0 4.0 1.0 .250 2.5 0.5 .200 0.5 0.5 1.000
Quinton Rose 1 0 21.0 4.0 4.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 8.0 2.0 .250 3.0 0.0 .000 0.0 0.0

Tip-Off Tournament Totals

Player Pos Age GP GS Min PTS REB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Riley Minix 16 16 528 328 112 34 21 14 20 222 118 .532 123 51 .415 32 27 .844
Isaiah Miller 15 11 509 256 98 33 33 9 26 212 104 .491 54 18 .333 32 18 .563
David Duke Jr. 15 14 510 254 70 67 24 8 36 201 82 .408 90 25 .278 51 37 .725
Malachi Flynn 10 7 331 225 37 46 18 3 32 175 73 .417 105 37 .352 27 23 .852
Jamaree Bouyea 11 11 373 190 44 39 25 10 18 147 70 .476 66 21 .318 20 16 .800
Harrison Ingram 16 16 540 179 124 59 23 5 28 173 63 .364 107 32 .299 20 12 .600
Jameer Nelson Jr. 12 0 169 99 28 18 18 0 12 81 28 .346 27 7 .259 23 22 .957
Nathan Mensah 12 1 253 65 83 4 9 25 15 43 28 .651 2 0 .000 8 6 .750
Luke Avdalovic 12 0 170 53 19 5 6 0 4 64 18 .281 57 17 .298 2 0 .000
Sidy Cissoko 3 1 88 39 15 12 4 1 8 31 14 .452 13 2 .154 10 5 .500
Quinton Rose 4 1 92 33 16 8 6 1 6 25 12 .480 16 5 .313 3 2 .667
Parker Van Dyke 8 0 81 21 3 8 2 0 3 37 7 .189 26 4 .154 1 1 1.000
Osayi Osifo 9 1 120 18 36 5 5 9 1 19 9 .474 1 0 .000 2 0 .000
Ibrahima Diallo 6 0 18 4 5 1 0 3 0 3 1 .333 0 0 1 1 1.000
Steven Richardson 2 0 13 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 .000 0 0 2 1 .500

Regular Season Totals

Player Pos Age GP GS MIN PTS REB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Malachi Flynn 26 24 848 588 138 106 40 12 53 416 208 .500 195 79 .405 59 49 .831
David Duke Jr. 27 27 816 456 179 89 38 14 65 383 158 .413 162 52 .321 77 55 .714
Harrison Ingram 32 31 1024 410 300 130 46 25 61 378 161 .426 167 47 .281 42 24 .571
Kyle Rode 32 11 808 355 110 38 16 4 28 284 120 .423 220 88 .400 22 17 .773
Jamaree Bouyea 17 16 582 340 72 72 28 20 32 252 131 .520 99 36 .364 29 24 .828
Jameer Nelson Jr. 30 5 571 339 81 68 40 7 49 261 123 .471 66 19 .288 61 46 .754
Quinton Rose 28 4 586 225 85 59 36 10 36 205 77 .376 99 32 .323 26 22 .846
Isaiah Miller 15 6 382 222 93 46 34 8 26 194 93 .479 50 16 .320 28 13 .464
Osayi Osifo 30 24 724 220 226 23 29 37 38 126 84 .667 0 0 51 27 .529
Ibrahima Diallo 32 9 621 171 197 10 11 69 24 116 63 .543 0 0 33 24 .727
Kyle Mangas 10 9 321 171 44 33 9 4 15 131 67 .511 67 31 .463 7 3 .429
Sidy Cissoko 8 0 220 140 29 20 9 5 17 97 50 .515 37 11 .297 27 18 .667
Luke Avdalovic 27 0 365 112 38 13 4 3 10 116 38 .328 101 35 .347 3 1 .333
Parker Van Dyke 16 0 100 53 20 6 0 0 5 40 20 .500 30 13 .433 0 0
Malaki Branham 2 1 59 43 7 7 0 0 5 32 19 .594 10 2 .200 3 2 .667
Riley Minix 3 3 72 38 14 4 1 3 2 27 14 .519 15 7 .467 2 2 1.000
Tray Jackson 10 0 72 21 10 4 1 2 1 20 10 .500 2 0 .000 2 1 .500
Tre King 1 0 6 2 3 0 0 0 0 5 1 .200 2 0 .000 0 0

Playoff Totals

Player Pos Age GP GS MIN PTS REB AST STL BLK TOV FGA FGM FG% 3PA 3PM 3P% FTA FTM FT%
Malachi Flynn 2 2 77 60 14 10 2 0 0 51 23 .451 19 9 .474 6 4 .667
David Duke Jr. 2 2 74 46 19 6 3 0 3 32 15 .469 13 6 .462 9 6 .667
Kyle Mangas 2 2 78 37 10 10 5 0 4 31 13 .419 15 7 .467 3 3 1.000
Jameer Nelson Jr. 2 0 39 29 4 3 2 0 3 24 11 .458 5 1 .200 5 5 1.000
Harrison Ingram 2 2 76 26 26 6 3 1 1 22 10 .455 8 2 .250 3 2 .667
Ibrahima Diallo 2 2 54 18 15 1 0 5 4 19 8 .421 0 0 2 1 .500
Osayi Osifo 1 0 23 8 0 0 0 1 0 3 3 1.000 0 0 2 2 1.000
Kyle Rode 2 0 40 7 7 0 0 2 0 8 2 .250 5 1 .200 1 1 1.000
Quinton Rose 1 0 21 4 4 0 0 0 1 8 2 .250 3 0 .000 0 0

HeatingUp Impact Index: Tip-Off Tournament Team Impact Spotlight

Player Name Role Tier MPG Usage Tier PPG RPG APG STK Impact Index Notes Awards
Malachi Flynn Primary Offensive Engine (1.1) 33.1 High 22.5 3.7 4.6 2.1 86.86 Lead guard who carried major creation responsibility, blending pull-up shooting with pick-and-roll orchestration. Contemporary coverage highlighted his 30-point, 9-rebound, 6-assist takeover against Long Island, while his Austin run ultimately earned him First Team All-G League recognition. Sports Illustrated — All-G League First Team coverage First Team All-NBA G League (2025)
Riley Minix Two-Way Scoring Forward (1.1) 33.0 High 20.5 7.0 2.1 2.2 83.95 Floor-spacing forward whose value came from combining high-volume three-point shooting with rebounding and complementary playmaking. San Antonio Express-News described his 41.1% three-point shooting on 7.8 attempts as a major part of his NBA case before a season-ending shoulder injury interrupted the run. San Antonio Express-News — Riley Minix shooting coverage None
Isaiah Miller Pressure-Rim Lead Guard (1.1) 33.9 High 17.1 6.5 2.2 2.8 75.50 A downhill guard who generated offense through speed, transition pressure and aggressive point-of-attack defense. Reporting around his 2025 NBA opportunity emphasized his ability to get downhill in transition, while his G League season ended early after an ACL injury. Sports Illustrated — Isaiah Miller profile NBA G League Up Next Game (2025); NBA G League All-Defensive Team (2025)
David Duke Jr. Primary Wing Creator (1.1) 34.0 High 16.9 4.7 4.5 2.1 74.45 Versatile creator operating as both a scorer and secondary point guard, with enough size to contribute on the glass. Local San Antonio reporting had already identified Duke as a leading offensive option for Austin, and his 2025 season again showed a broad creation portfolio rather than a purely scoring role. mySA — Austin Spurs coverage None
Jamaree Bouyea Lead Shot Creator (1.1) 33.9 High 17.3 4.0 3.5 3.2 73.92 Attack-minded guard who combined downhill scoring with playmaking and disruptive perimeter defense. His 2025 call-up reflected that G League role: Milwaukee’s reporting noted repeated 20-point games and his ability to produce assists without surrendering his aggressive scoring mentality. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel via Yahoo Sports — Jamaree Bouyea coverage None
Harrison Ingram Starting Two-Way Wing (1.05) 33.8 Medium 11.2 7.8 3.7 1.7 56.36 Connector forward whose impact came from rebounding, passing and defensive versatility rather than constant shot creation. San Antonio Express-News described him as a productive combo forward, and his 17-point, 13-rebound, 10-assist performance during Austin’s playoff push illustrated how his all-around role could expand beyond scoring. San Antonio Express-News — Harrison Ingram playoff coverage None
Sidy Cissoko Two-Way Slashing Forward (1.05) 29.3 Medium 13.0 5.0 4.0 1.6 54.52 Physical slashing forward who supplied connective playmaking and defensive activity while handling a broad offensive workload. His move to Portland on a two-way deal was consistent with the value attached to his G League versatility, where he had already produced points, assists, rebounds and steals from a forward role. NBA G League — Sidy Cissoko two-way coverage None
Quinton Rose Secondary Offensive Creator (1.0) 23.0 Medium 8.3 4.0 2.0 1.8 35.42 Bench creator who could attack gaps and provide secondary ball-handling without requiring a full-time lead role. His limited sample makes the evaluation less certain, but the statistical profile points to a scoring-and-creation reserve rather than a spot-up-only wing. Limited independent season-specific coverage was available. None
Nathan Mensah Rim-Protecting Centerpiece (1.0) 21.1 Low 5.4 6.9 0.3 2.9 31.00 Interior specialist whose clearest value came from rim protection, rebounding and finishing around the basket. His role was especially defense-oriented, with the 6-foot-9 center functioning as a back-line presence rather than a featured offensive option. Limited independent season-specific coverage was available. None
Jameer Nelson Jr. Instant-Offense Reserve (1.0) 14.1 Low 8.3 2.3 1.5 1.5 27.20 Bench guard used to change the scoring tempo, particularly when Austin needed another creator. His 22-point outing during the regular-season playoff-clinching win and his later 20-point playoff performance illustrate the value of his reserve scoring bursts. TCU Horned Frogs On SI — Jameer Nelson Jr. professional coverage None
Osayi Osifo Energy Frontcourt Reserve (1.0) 13.3 Low 2.0 4.0 0.6 1.6 16.40 High-energy interior reserve whose usefulness centered on rebounding, physical defense and second-chance possessions rather than designed offense. His path through Austin’s local tryout system also reflected a developmental role built around effort and frontcourt depth. Sports Illustrated — Osayi Osifo training-camp coverage None
Luke Avdalovic Movement Shooting Specialist (1.0) 14.2 Low 4.4 1.6 0.4 0.5 13.80 Perimeter reserve primarily valued for spacing and catch-and-shoot opportunities, with limited creation responsibilities. The low-usage profile fits a specialist role, while his long Austin tenure showed the coaching staff’s willingness to retain a developmental shooting option. Limited independent season-specific coverage was available. None
Parker Van Dyke Veteran Floor-Spacer (1.0) 10.1 Low 2.6 0.4 1.0 0.3 8.60 Experienced perimeter reserve whose main offensive function was to provide shooting and simple ball movement in short stretches. His route into Austin through a local tryout and extensive overseas experience gave him a veteran-development profile rather than a featured rotation role. Deseret News — Parker Van Dyke basketball profile None
Ibrahima Diallo Developmental Rim Protector (1.0) 3.0 Low 0.7 0.8 0.2 0.5 4.40 Young interior prospect used almost entirely in brief defensive stints, with rim protection the clearest pathway to minutes. The tiny offensive workload makes his role difficult to assess beyond that developmental defensive assignment. Limited independent season-specific coverage was available. None
Steven Richardson End-of-Rotation Frontcourt Piece (1.0) 6.5 Low 0.5 0.5 0.0 0.5 3.00 Deep-rotation forward whose minutes were primarily situational, leaving little evidence of a sustained offensive responsibility. With only two appearances in the supplied sample, the most defensible description is developmental depth rather than a defined rotation role. Limited independent season-specific coverage was available. None

HeatingUp Impact Index: Regular Season Team Impact Spotlight

Player Name Role Tier MPG Usage Tier PPG RPG APG STK Impact Index Notes Awards
Malachi Flynn Primary Offensive Engine (1.1) 32.6 High (1.2) 22.6 5.3 4.1 2.0 89.76 Lead guard who organized Austin’s offense while carrying heavy scoring responsibility. His season included several takeover stretches, and independent coverage noted that he became a major G League development story after previously starring for Detroit, ultimately earning recognition as one of the league’s top performers. Sports Illustrated — All-G League First Team coverage All-NBA G League First Team (2025)
David Duke Jr. Two-Way Wing Creator (1.1) 30.2 High (1.2) 16.9 6.6 3.3 1.9 75.77 Big guard who functioned as a secondary initiator as much as a scorer, using his size to rebound and defend while handling meaningful creation duties. Sports Illustrated coverage emphasized his continued development and his ability to combine scoring, rebounding and defense in a modern wing profile. Sports Illustrated — David Duke Jr. season analysis None
Jamaree Bouyea Lead Shot Creator (1.1) 34.2 High (1.1) 20.0 4.2 4.2 2.8 75.50 Aggressive scoring guard who consistently attacked off the dribble while also serving as a primary playmaker. His 2025 NBA opportunity came after Austin had retained him as a key G League piece, and reporting highlighted his willingness to embrace the developmental grind rather than treating the G League as a setback. Sports Illustrated — Jamaree Bouyea profile None
Isaiah Miller Pressure-Rim Lead Guard (1.05) 25.5 High (1.2) 14.8 6.2 3.1 2.8 67.79 Defensive-minded guard whose speed and athleticism translated into constant pressure at the point of attack and in transition. During the season he was selected for the G League Up Next Game and the Slam Dunk Contest, while reporting highlighted his unusually disruptive steal production and ability to create extra possessions. Sports Illustrated — Austin Spurs G League coverage NBA G League Up Next Game (2025); NBA G League Slam Dunk Contest (2025); NBA G League All-Defensive First Team (2025)
Malaki Branham NBA Assignment Scoring Guard (1.05) 29.5 High (1.1) 21.5 3.5 3.5 0.0 65.84 Scoring guard whose brief Austin assignment was designed to restore offensive rhythm after his NBA role had contracted sharply. Sports Illustrated reported that San Antonio sent him to the G League because he had fallen to only 8.2 NBA minutes per game, giving him a chance to handle the ball and rediscover his scoring confidence. Sports Illustrated — Malaki Branham assignment coverage None
Harrison Ingram Starting Two-Way Connector (1.05) 32.0 Medium (1.1) 12.8 9.4 4.1 2.2 65.84 Versatile forward who connected Austin’s offense through rebounding, passing and defensive coverage rather than relying on isolation scoring. His development was centered on becoming a more reliable 3-and-D wing, with his expanded responsibilities culminating in a triple-double during Austin’s playoff push. San Antonio Express-News — Harrison Ingram development coverage None
Kyle Mangas Perimeter Scoring Specialist (1.05) 32.1 High (1.2) 17.1 4.4 3.3 1.3 65.77 Shot-making guard who supplied spacing while still handling enough creation to keep defenses from simply running him off the line. His move from Indiana to Austin during the season reflected the league’s interest in his scoring package, after he had already established himself as a productive G League scorer and 2024 Up Next selection. Indiana Mad Ants — Kyle Mangas trade coverage None
Sidy Cissoko Two-Way Slashing Forward (1.05) 27.5 Medium (1.1) 17.5 3.6 2.5 1.7 58.44 Physical forward who blended downhill attacks with connective passing and defensive activity. His offensive versatility was a major reason Portland converted him to a two-way contract during the season, following a G League run in which he had established himself as more than a purely defensive prospect. NBA G League — Sidy Cissoko two-way coverage None
Riley Minix Stretch Forward Scoring Option (1.05) 24.0 Medium (1.1) 12.7 4.7 1.3 1.3 46.20 Floor-spacing forward whose shooting gave Austin a useful interior-outside complement. His season was severely shortened by a shoulder injury, but reporting around his development highlighted his ability to score at multiple levels and make decisions as a passer rather than functioning solely as a catch-and-shoot forward. San Antonio Express-News — Riley Minix shooting profile None
Jameer Nelson Jr. Instant-Offense Reserve (1.0) 19.0 Medium (1.1) 11.3 2.7 2.3 1.5 39.16 Bench guard who gave Austin a change-of-pace scoring option and could take over stretches when the starters needed relief. His 22-point performance in the playoff-clinching win and 20-point playoff outing illustrated the value of that reserve scoring role. TCU Horned Frogs On SI — Jameer Nelson Jr. professional profile None
Kyle Rode Floor-Spacer Connector (1.05) 25.3 Medium (1.1) 11.1 3.4 1.2 0.6 37.65 Forward whose value came from keeping the floor spaced while making quick decisions rather than monopolizing possessions. His Liberty background was built around unusually broad production across points, rebounds and assists, and Austin used that complementary skill set in a substantial rotation role. Liberty University — Kyle Rode signs with Austin None
Osayi Osifo Interior Energy Starter (1.05) 24.1 Low (1.0) 7.3 7.5 0.8 2.2 37.38 Athletic interior player who supplied Austin with physical rebounding, rim activity and defensive energy. His path from the team’s local tryout system into a larger role reflects how his value was tied more to effort, size and interior play than to designed offense. Sports Illustrated — Osayi Osifo training-camp coverage None
Quinton Rose Slashing Wing Reserve (1.0) 20.9 Low (1.0) 8.0 3.0 2.1 1.7 29.60 Long wing who operated as a secondary attacker, mixing occasional creation with defensive activity rather than serving as a primary scorer. His limited independent coverage makes the exact tactical role less certain, but his guard-forward profile and Austin rotation usage point toward a flexible perimeter reserve role. Limited contemporary independent coverage was available. None
Ibrahima Diallo Rim-Protection Specialist (1.0) 19.4 Low (1.0) 5.3 6.2 0.3 2.5 28.60 Defensive center whose clearest responsibility was protecting the paint and controlling the defensive glass. His development into the G League came after leading the Big 12 in blocks at UCF, giving Austin a legitimate shot-blocking skill to build around in its interior rotation. UCF Knights — Ibrahima Diallo draft profile None
Luke Avdalovic Movement Shooting Reserve (1.0) 13.5 Low (1.0) 4.1 1.4 0.5 0.2 12.40 Perimeter specialist whose role was primarily to provide spacing and opportunistic three-point shooting in limited minutes. His eventual move out of Austin after two seasons reflected a developmental shooting role rather than a sustained high-usage assignment. Limited independent contemporary coverage was available. Iowa Wolves — Luke Avdalovic transaction coverage None
Parker Van Dyke Veteran Floor-Spacer (1.0) 6.3 Low (1.0) 3.3 1.3 0.4 0.0 10.00 Veteran perimeter reserve who supplied shooting in short, situational appearances. His route into Austin came through the team’s local tryout program, making his role more about experience and spacing than regular offensive creation. Limited independent contemporary coverage was available. None
Tre King Frontcourt Depth Piece (1.0) 6.0 Low (1.0) 2.0 3.0 0.0 0.0 10.00 Physical forward used only briefly in the Austin sample, leaving little evidence of a sustained offensive assignment. His broader G League path shows a developmental frontcourt role, with rebounding and defensive activity the clearest avenues to minutes. Limited independent contemporary coverage was available. None
Tray Jackson Stretch Frontcourt Reserve (1.0) 7.2 Low (1.0) 2.1 1.0 0.4 0.3 7.60 Tall forward brought into Austin after splitting the season between Delaware and Oklahoma City, where he had already shown some perimeter shooting ability alongside his size. The short Austin sample makes his precise role difficult to establish, so he is best viewed as developmental frontcourt depth. Austin Spurs — Tray Jackson acquisition coverage None

HeatingUp Impact Index: Playoff Team Impact Spotlight

PLAYER NAME ROLE TIER MPG USAGE TIER PPG RPG APG STK (SPG + BPG) IMPACT INDEX NOTES AWARDS
Malachi Flynn Primary Shot-Creation Engine (1.1) 38.5 High 30.0 7.0 5.0 1.0 113.52 As Austin’s lead shot creator, Flynn carried the offense through both playoff games, scoring 28 in the semifinal and a team-high 32 against Stockton while also creating five assists in each outing. Independent postseason coverage described his 32-point showing as a strong offensive performance despite Austin’s elimination. Sports Radio Service — NBA G League Playoffs: Kings continue to roll in post season defeat Spurs 118-112 at Adventist Arena All-NBA G League First Team (2025)
David Duke Jr. Two-Way Wing Initiator (1.1) 37.0 High 23.0 9.5 3.0 1.5 97.68 Duke functioned as more than a scoring wing in the postseason, using his size to rebound and initiate possessions. The San Antonio Express-News highlighted his 21-point, five-rebound Western Conference Finals effort, while his semifinal line included 13 rebounds, reinforcing how heavily Austin leaned on his all-around perimeter game. San Antonio Express-News — Austin Spurs lose in G League Western Conference Finals None
Kyle Mangas Starting Two-Way Scoring Guard (1.05) 39.0 High 18.5 5.0 5.0 2.5 78.12 Mangas played a huge-minute two-way role, combining secondary creation with perimeter scoring and active defense. A South Bend Tribune profile noted that his shooting range, playmaking and defensive game had all expanded, traits that showed up in the playoff run as he averaged five assists and 2.5 steals while playing 39 minutes per game. South Bend Tribune — Warsaw’s Kyle Mangas continues to chase his NBA dream None
Harrison Ingram Versatile Rebounding Forward (1.05) 38.0 Medium 13.0 13.0 3.0 2.0 71.61 Ingram’s playoff value came through his versatility rather than pure scoring volume. The Express-News highlighted his 16-point, 14-rebound semifinal performance and his strong all-around play, while the Western Conference Finals brought another double-double, showing how Austin used him as a rebounding and connective forward alongside its scoring guards. San Antonio Express-News — Ingram shines in Austin Spurs playoff game None
Jameer Nelson Jr. Sixth Man Shot-Making Guard (1.0) 19.5 Medium 14.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 41.80 Nelson supplied the second-unit scoring punch, most notably exploding for 20 points off the bench in Austin’s semifinal win. A KXAN feature described his adjustment to the professional game and his approach to treating the G League as a full-time job, fitting the energetic reserve role he played during the postseason. Yahoo Sports — Spurs’ Jameer Nelson Jr. is forging his own path with help from his family None
Ibrahima Diallo Rim-Protecting Centerpiece (1.05) 27.0 Medium 9.0 7.5 0.5 2.5 40.95 Diallo gave Austin a defensive interior presence, with his value concentrated around rim protection, rebounding and physical coverage rather than offensive creation. The Bridge’s Austin Spurs coverage specifically identified him as the team’s center and described Austin’s defensive consistency and rebounding emphasis, which translated into 2.5 blocks per game during this short playoff run. The Bridge News — SPORTS: Austin Spurs take down OKC Blue None
Osayi Osifo Interior Energy Reserve (1.0) 23.0 Low 8.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 18.00 Osifo’s playoff role was narrowly defined as an interior reserve, with his lone appearance producing perfect shooting and a blocked shot in 23 minutes. Contemporary independent coverage of his playoff role is limited; a later ABA League profile confirms his 2024-25 Austin Spurs stint and describes the defensive side of his professional game. ABA League — Osayi Osifo joins Cedevita Olimpija None
Quinton Rose Defensive Utility Wing (1.0) 21.0 Low 4.0 4.0 0.0 0.0 16.00 Rose entered as a reserve wing whose main value came from filling possessions and providing defensive length rather than initiating offense. Sports Radio Service’s Austin coverage previously singled him out as the Spurs’ most reliable shooter during a difficult stretch against Stockton, a useful indicator of the spot-scoring role he carried into the playoff rotation. Sports Radio Service — G League action: Kings take home at home series against Spurs 128-118 at Adventist Health None
Kyle Rode Glue Guy Forward (1.0) 20.0 Low 3.5 3.5 0.0 1.0 16.00 Rode served as a low-usage connective forward, contributing size, shooting and defensive versatility without being asked to create offense. Independent Liberty basketball coverage had previously characterized him as a glue guy capable of guarding every position, a description that fits his reserve function during Austin’s playoff run. A Sea of Red — Player Of The Week: Kyle Rode None