Who did the Grizzlies draft? Get to know Zach Edey and more
How can Zach Edey help the Grizzlies?
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The Grizzlies entered the 2024 NBA Draft with the No. 9, No. 39 and No. 57 overall picks. Follow along below for updates.
No. 9 pick: Zach Edey
At 7-foot-4, Edey dominated collegiate opponents with ease. He was a great screener, attacked the boards, displayed solid footwork and an efficient touch around the rim. Edey had great discipline defensively (less than 2.0 fouls per game as a junior and senior) and rarely needed to leave his feet to swat shots as an amateur. His large base allowed him to move defenders out of position and get to his spots.
Edey was also a quality free-throw shooter for a center, making over 71 percent from the stripe in three of four seasons at Purdue. There’ll be a stiff learning curve at the professional level, and Edey is far from a polished product. However, given he’s been playing the game for only six years, there’s no reason to believe he’s anywhere near his peak yet. — RotoWire. Go deeper.
No. 39 pick: Jaylen Wells
Wells is a high-level shooter who has excellent size for his projected position at the next level, and one thing that stands out regarding his mechanics is his quick release, one that allowed him to shoot 42% on catch-and-shoot triples, as well as 81% of his free-throw attempts, during the 2023-24 season.
Wells’ most clear strength is his ability to hit catch-and-shoot threes, and that will remain useful as the other areas of his offensive game continue to develop, particularly his drives to the basket. Defensively, Wells has shown potential to play as a solid on-the-ball defender, being able to contain drivers due to his strength, but he’s not as advanced when it comes to his off-the-ball defense. — RotoWire. Go deeper.
No. 53 pick: Cam Spencer
- DRAFT TRADE: Grizzlies acquire Spencer from Timberwolves
Spencer is one of the best outside shooters in his class, which he illustrated by shooting 44.0% on 5.6 three-point attempts per contest in 2023-24. The 6-foot-4 guard excels playing off-ball and doesn’t need a lot of touches to score efficiently. Spencer is also a smart defender who is adept and reading passing lanes and creating turnovers. — RotoWire. Go deeper.
No. 57 pick: Ulrich Chomche
- DRAFT TRADE: Grizzlies trade Chomche to Timberwolves, who then traded him to Raptors
