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Jahmai Mashack drafted by Memphis Grizzlies with final pick of the 2025 NBA Draft

  • Late Wednesday, the Memphis Grizzlies acquired the final pick of the 2025 NBA Draft, selecting Tennessee guard Jahmai Mashack at No. 59 after multiple draft-night trades.
  • Memphis targeted Mashack, a member of the All-SEC Defensive Team and finalist for Naismith Defensive Player of the Year, for his leadership and defensive skills.
  • Defensive metrics show Mashack held opponents to 32.8% shooting, with a 6.6 DBPM, ranking fourth nationally, demonstrating elite defensive ability.
  • Immediately following his selection, the Memphis Grizzlies added three guards to their roster to fill the 16.9-point gap left by Desmond Bane's trade.
  • More broadly, Tennessee has had a fifth consecutive year with a player drafted, with Mashack as the third Volunteer selected by Memphis under Coach Barnes.
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Local Memphis broke the news in on Thursday, June 26, 2025.
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