MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Former University of Memphis men's basketball standouts and have been drafted into the NBA Developmental League, in their annual draft which was held on Sunday.
Burrell was drafted with the 14th pick in the second round by the Long Island Nets (Brooklyn Nets affiliate), while Tarrant Jr. was taken with the 19th pick in the third round by the Maine Red Claws (Boston Celtics affiliate).
Last season Tarrant Jr. averaged 11.7 points per game, while leading the team with 110 assists and 46 steals. He also pulled down 91 rebounds, and made 146-of-184 free thows (79.