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In June this Summer the Memphis Grizzlies announced they would be adding a new G-League affiliate team to be located just across the state line in Southaven, MS.
On Wednesday, August 23rd the Grizzlies announced the roster of players the Hustle G-League team has selected the rights to in the expansion draft. There were four total G-League teams selecting players in the draft this year: Memphis Hustle (Memphis), Agua Caliente Clippers (LA Clippers), Erie BayHawks (Atlanta), Wisconsin Herd (Milwaukee).
All G-League teams were able to protect the rights of nine players currently on their roster, and each existing team could lose no more than two players from the unprotected players. The Hustle now hold the player rights to those listed below for two seasons. The 2017 G-League Draft (different draft) will take place October 21st.
Here are the players that have an opportunity to sign with the Memphis Hustle and consequently have an opportunity to be selected to the Grizzlies’ training camp.
Notables: Jimmer Fredette (shout out to @BallFromGrace, read this), D.J. Stephens (previously signed with Grizzlies), Adonis Thomas (former Memphis Tiger), and Marquis Teague (hasn’t played an NBA game since 2013)
Memphis Hustle G-League Expansion Draft Selections
| Round | Name | Pos | Height | Weight | DOB | College/Country | Prior NBAGL Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round | Name | Pos | Height | Weight | DOB | College/Country | Prior NBAGL Team |
| 1 | Marquis Teague | G | 6-2 | 180 | 02/28/93 | Kentucky/USA | Fort Wayne Mad Ants |
| 2 | Okaro White | F | 6-8 | 215 | 08/13/92 | Florida State/USA | Sioux Falls Skyforce |
| 3 | D.J. Stephens | G/F | 6-5 | 188 | 12/19/90 | Memphis/USA | Iowa Wolves |
| 4 | Omari Johnson | F | 6-9 | 220 | 11/26/89 | Oregon State/Jamaica | Fort Wayne Mad Ants |
| 5 | Jamaal Franklin | G | 6-5 | 191 | 07/21/91 | San Diego State/USA | Long Island Nets |
| 6 | Adonis Thomas | F | 6-7 | 240 | 03/25/93 | Memphis/USA | Grand Rapids Drive |
| 7 | Manny Harris | G | 6-5 | 185 | 09/21/89 | Michigan/USA | Texas Legends |
| 8 | Mark Tyndale | G | 6-5 | 210 | 01/04/86 | Temple/USA | Reno Bighorns |
| 9 | Jordon Crawford | G | 5-6 | 150 | 07/17/90 | Bowling Green/USA | Canton Charge |
| 10 | Jimmer Fredette | G | 6-2 | 195 | 02/25/89 | Brigham Young/USA | Westchester Knicks |
| 11 | Terrence Drisdom | G | 6-5 | 175 | 07/30/92 | Cal Poly Pomona/USA | Santa Cruz Warriors |