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Phoenix Suns sign former Miner Corey Camper Jr.
By Bea Martinez at KVIA ABC-7
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
EL PASO, Texas -- Former UTEP Miner Corey Camper Jr. signed an undrafted free-agent deal with the Phoenix Suns.
Camper Jr. averaged 16.6 ppg, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.7 assists and shot 40% from the 3pt line during his senior year at Nevada.
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Key takeaway 7 assists and shot 40% from the 3pt line during his senior year at Nevada.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The signing of Corey Camper Jr. by the Phoenix Suns brings a sense of pride to the El Paso community, which has been following his basketball career since his time at UTEP. Although Camper Jr. finished his collegiate career at Nevada, his roots in El Paso remain significant. The city's basketball fans will be watching his progress with the Suns, eager to see how he adapts to the NBA level. This development also reflects positively on the UTEP basketball program, indicating that the university is capable of attracting and developing talented players who can compete at the highest level. As Camper Jr. begins his professional journey, El Pasoans will be cheering him on, hoping that his success will inspire future generations of local basketball players. The city's sports enthusiasts will be keeping a close eye on the Suns' roster, anticipating Camper Jr.'s potential impact on the team.
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? EL PASO, Texas -- Former UTEP Miner Corey Camper Jr. signed an undrafted free-agent deal with the Phoenix Suns.
Camper Jr. averaged 16.6 ppg, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.7 assists and shot 40% from the 3pt line during his senior year at Nevada.
The post Phoenix Suns sign former Miner Corey Ca...
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