Jaylen Wells on NBA All-Rookie 1st team
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San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle was the only unanimous first-team selection on the NBA All-Rookie team Tuesday. He was joined by Memphis teammates Jaylen Wells and Zach Edey of Toronto, among others.
Zach Edey averaged 9.2 points and 8.3 rebounds for the Grizzlies. Kel'el Ware averaged 9.3 points and 7.4 rebounds for the Heat.
Former Purdue superstar Zach Edey received NBA All-Rookie honors after averaging 9.2 points, 8.3 rebounds per game in his first year with the Memphis Grizzlies.
At Purdue, Edey was known for his dominance inside, and he brought that same physicality to the NBA. He averaged 9.2 points and 8.3 rebounds per game, shooting an efficient 58% from the field and an impressive 34.6% from 3-point range, a rare skill set for a player of his size.
Memphis, Tenn. – The NBA today announced that Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey and wing Jaylen Wells were named to the 2024-25 NBA All-Rookie First Team. This marks the first time that rookie teammates have earned First Team honors in the same season ...
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