Memphis' Kam Jones drafted by the Pacers
Memphis‑born guard Kam (Kameron) Jones, a rising star at Marquette University, was selected 38th overall in the 2025 NBA Draft by the Indiana Pacers. At 6-5/200, the Pacers land Jones with size that brings a dynamic scoring ability, adept shot‑creation, and improved playmaking.
Jones rise out of Memphis started at Evangelical Christian School (ECS) in Cordova, Tennessee, where he made a significant impact, helping ECS reach back‑to‑back state semifinals.
Grizzlies draft Javon Small & Jahmai Mashack
The Memphis Grizzlies added two promising guards in round two of the 2025 NBA Draft. With the 48th pick, they selected Javon Small from West Virginia—a scoring facilitator who averaged 18.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 5.6 assists as a senior. Later, Memphis traded down and used the 59th pick on Jahmai Mashack from Tennessee, a standout defender named to the SEC All‑Defensive Team and the National Defensive Player of the Year. This duo stay with the renewed franchise “Grit and Grind” identity.