After a successful final season of college basketball spent in Texas, Matt Cross of Beverly will be back in The Lone Star State this summer as he chases his dream of one day playing in the National Basketball Association.

An undrafted free agent, the 6-foot-7 swingman will play for the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, which will be held from July 10-20.

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