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LAS VEGAS – It’s difficult to decipher what’s being said on the court some 30 yards away, but fairly easy to understand what’s going on near the end of the fourth and final practice of United States Olympic training camp in Las Vegas.

LAS VEGAS – Andrew Nembhard usually has the ability to see plays before they unfold, but even for a point guard with his processing speed and intuition, it would’ve required some impressive foresight to predict or anticipate each of the major life events, opportunities and moments that have defined the last four months for the former Gonzaga standout and 24-year-old Indiana Pacer.

Mark Few avoids scheduling games against his good friends and close coaching acquaintances and dreads the day he’ll have to encounter one of them on the high-pressure stage of the NCAA Tournament.

The lead-up to the Summer Olympics reminds Gonzaga basketball coach Mark Few, an assistant with Team USA, of the day or two before the NCAA Tournament. Arrive at the host city, check out game and practice venues, take care of media obligations and prepare for upcoming games – except all this is taking place in France, where the opening ceremonies will be held Friday.

Former Gonzaga guard Andrew Nembhard, who came up big in Indiana’s surprising postseason run to the Eastern Conference finals, is getting a big reward.

Graydon Lemke, a 6-foot-11 forward who played at Faith Lutheran in Las Vegas, is joining Gonzaga as a preferred walk-on.

Jaylen Wells took it upon himself to make sure the Memphis Grizzlies got at least one more day at Las Vegas Summer League.

About the Globe Trotter series: The Spokesman-Review is planning to connect periodically with Gonzaga coach Mark Few to highlight his on- and off-court experience as an assistant coach with the U.S. Olympic basketball team.

Isaac Jones blocked a potential go-ahead layup inside the final 30 seconds, but the former Washington State forward’s defensive efforts weren’t enough to help the Sacramento Kings complete a comeback against the Washington Wizards Thursday night during a 73-69 NBA Summer League loss at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.

Gonzaga and UCLA will resume their interesting non-conference rivalry in December each of the next two seasons. The West Coast powers agreed to a two-game series back in May. The dates are now set for the matchups: Dec. 28th at the new Intuit Dome in Los Angeles and Dec. 13, 2025, at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, according to a Gonzaga release.

Gonzaga is bringing another high-profile recruit to town for its annual Kraziness in the Kennel showcase this fall.