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The surprising rookie who could ignite the Grizzlies’ season

Javon Small was selected with the 48th overall pick in this year's NBA Draft out of West Virginia University. The 6’1 guard signed a two-way contract with the Grizzlies this July in the middle of a strong summer league showing. He only played two games due to a groin injury, but in those two games, he put up good numbers. He averaged 17.0 points, 7.0 assists, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.0 steals in 23.5 minutes per game over two appearances.

He’ll likely spend most of his time in Southaven with the Memphis Hustle, but he can use that time to shape his game into a core rotational piece for the future.