Former Northwestern star Boo Buie has earned another NBA opportunity after being named to the Chicago Bulls Summer League roster, giving the Wildcats legend a chance to prove he belongs at the next level.
Former Northwestern star Boo Buie will have another opportunity to prove he belongs in the NBA after being named to the Chicago Bulls Summer League roster. The opportunity gives the Wildcats' all-time leading scorer another chance to showcase his game while continuing his pursuit of a full-time NBA roster spot.
For Northwestern fans, seeing Buie back on an NBA Summer League roster is another milestone in one of the greatest careers in program history.
Buie finished his collegiate career as the Wildcats' all-time leading scorer with 2,187 career points, earning two First-Team All-Big Ten selections while helping lead Northwestern back to national relevance. Throughout five seasons in Evanston, he developed into one of the Big Ten's most dynamic guards thanks to his shot-making ability, leadership and knack for delivering in big moments. His senior season was his best, averaging 19.0 points, 5.0 assists and 3.3 rebounds per game while shooting over 43 percent from three-point range.
Although Buie went undrafted in 2024, he has continued working toward an NBA opportunity. He previously competed in NBA Summer League, spent time in the New York Knicks organization and the NBA G League, and most recently played professionally overseas in China while continuing to develop his game.
Now, the Bulls are giving him another opportunity.
For Buie, the opportunity also carries extra significance. After becoming one of the greatest players in Northwestern history just north of Chicago, he'll now have the chance to impress the hometown NBA franchise in front of many of the fans who followed his collegiate career.
Summer League represents an important chance for Buie to demonstrate that his scoring, playmaking and experience can translate to the NBA level. Chicago continues to evaluate young talent throughout Summer League, making this another important opportunity for Buie to prove he can contribute at the NBA level.
Every possession becomes an audition, making Summer League one of the most important events of the offseason for players fighting to establish themselves.
For Buie, the opportunity is about more than putting up points. He'll be looking to show he can efficiently run an offense, defend opposing guards and provide the veteran leadership that comes with years of high-level experience. His ability to create offense while taking care of the basketball has long been one of his strengths, and those traits could help him stand out in a competitive Summer League environment.
His addition also continues a growing trend for Northwestern basketball.
In recent weeks alone, former Wildcats Nick Martinelli, Brooks Barnhizer and Pete Nance have all earned professional opportunities, while former Wildcat Sanjay Lumpkin is serving as an NBA Summer League head coach. Buie's inclusion on the Bulls roster is another reminder that Northwestern continues to produce players capable of competing at the professional level.
Before Summer League tips off, fans can take a look at Chicago's full schedule below as Buie prepares for another opportunity to showcase his game and compete for a spot within the Bulls organization.
As Summer League tips off, Buie once again has the opportunity to prove he belongs at the NBA level. For Northwestern fans, it's another chance to watch one of the greatest players in program history continue chasing his NBA dream, this time wearing a Bulls uniform close to home.
