McDermott, Portis headline Bulls' Summer League roster

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The Bulls announced their official Summer League roster, headlined by first round draft picks Bobby Portis (2015) and Doug McDermott (2014). Fred Hoiberg will coach the 12-man roster.

The Bulls begin play on July 11 against first overall pick Karl-Anthony Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves at 5:30 p.m. CT. They'll then square off against the Toronto Raptors on July 12 at 5 p.m. CT, followed by a date with the Brooklyn Nets on July 14 at 4 p.m. After those three preliminary games the Bulls will be seeded in a 24-team tournament to determine the champion on July 20. Each team is guaranteed at least five games.

Here's a look at the Bulls Summer League roster.

Cameron Bairstow, F, New Mexico

The first-year power forward appeared in 18 games for the Bulls last year, including one start. 

Vander Blue, G, Marquette

A former teammate of Jimmy Butler's at Marquette, the second-year guard played in two games for the banged up Lakers. He went for 15 points, seven rebounds and eight assists in 48 minutes against the Kings on April 15.

Cristiano Felicio, F, Brazil

The 6-foot-9 Felicio went undrafted in 2015. He averaged 5.5 points and 4.9 rebounds in 48 games for Flamengo in the Brazillian NBB League. Flamengo won the 2014-15 championship.

Ramon Galloway, G, La Salle

The A-10's second leading scorer in 2013, the 6-foot-3 guard has played overseas the past two seasons. He competed with the Nuggets during the 2013-14 Summer League.

Diante Garrett, G, Iowa State

A former Cyclone under Fred Hoiberg, Garrett appeared in 71 games for the Utah Jazz last season, aceraging 3.5 points and 1.7 assists in 14.8 minutes per game.

Amere May, G, Delaware State

The MEAC's leading scorer as a senior, the 6-foot-1 point guard averaged 21.0 points and 2.6 assists per game before going undrafted in 2015.

Doug McDermott, F, Creighton

The Bulls' 2014 first-round pick will get an extended look from Hoiberg after appearing in just 36 games as a rookie.

Tyrus McGee, G, Iowa State

Another Cyclone under Hoiberg, McGee played in Germany and Italy last season, averaging 11.4 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 28 games.

Bobby Portis, F, Arkansas

The Bulls' 2015 first-round pick averaged 17.5 points and 8.9 rebounds as a sophomore at Arkansas and was named the SEC Player of the Year.

T.J. Price, G, Western Kentucky

The 6-foot-4 Price led C-USA in 3-point field goal percentage (41.3 percent), averaging 17.1 points and 4.0 assists before going undrafted in 2015.

Rayvonte Rice, G, Illinois

The Fighting Illini's leading scorer a year ago (16.5 points per game) also shot 47 percent from the field, including better than 43 percent from beyond the arc in 2014-15.

Darrell Williams, F, Texas A&M-Commerce

A Chicago native, Williams averaged 18.5 points and 12.4 rebounds in 32 games for the Division II Lions.

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