Tom Izzo’s 2017 recruiting class is showing off and flexing its muscle in the NBA once again. Xavier Tillman and Jaren Jackson Jr. are teamed up together with the Memphis Grizzlies, reuniting after their time in East Lansing.
In the Grizzlies game against the Orlando Magic on Tuesday, the former Spartan duo went off, combining for 36 points and 19 rebounds.
Tillman had 20 points and 9 rebounds, while Jackson Jr. had 16 points and 10 rebounds.
The Former Spartan Duo of Jaren Jackson Jr. and Xavier Tillman combined for a MONSTER night🤯
36 points
19 rebounds
17-23 from the field (74%)
2-2 from deep pic.twitter.com/zyq4ipahLF— MichStCountry⚔️ (@CountryMichSt) March 29, 2023
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