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Taylor Jenkins praises Trey Jemison after career night: ‘I’m really impressed’

Trey Jemison had a career performance to lead the Grizzlies to a win and earned praise from coach Taylor Jenkins afterward.

Trey Jemison produced a career performance to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a win on Tuesday, and the undrafted center from UAB earned praise from coach Taylor Jenkins afterward.

Jemison produced a team-high 24 points, six rebounds and two blocked shots in the Grizzlies’ 109-97 victory over the Washington Wizards. He recorded 16 points in the first half and shot 11-of-13 from the field in 31 minutes in his sixth start.

The 24-year-old finished with the second-most points by an undrafted rookie this season (Duop Reath, 26). His 24 points were the most scored by a UAB player in the NBA.

Jenkins explained what stood out about the performance.

Him attacking the boards, I know he only ended up with (six), but the pressure he was putting on the paint. I thought he did a really good job of screening and rolling, something we’re continuing to work with him on — the chemistry with the guards out there. I thought he did a good job of really getting hits because they were staying with their own, and that freed up our guards quite a bit. … Overall, just steps in the right direction with the things we’re asking of him. I’m really impressed. Overall, I’m proud of him — career high and all of that stuff — but he is doing the little things that impact winning.

Jemison started the year in the G League with the Birmingham Squadron and emerged as one of the top players. He signed a 10-day contract with the Wizards on Jan. 20 and joined the Grizzlies on a 10-day contract on Jan. 30. He signed a two-way contract on Feb. 9.

The 6-foot-10 center is averaging 7.2 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.1 blocks on 59.4% shooting from the field in 12 appearances with the Grizzlies. He has scored in double figures four times and is third in scoring average among undrafted rookies.

Jemison impressed throughout the year in the G League and is proving himself at the highest level. He will likely stay with the Grizzlies over the remainder of the season and will be ready for that opportunity.

“I work my butt off, man,” Jemison told Rob Fischer of Bally Sports Southeast. “I go to sleep every night knowing, ‘Hey, I might be ready.’ Whenever Coach calls my name, I’m ready to go, man.”

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Willie Green, Pelicans happy to see Trey Jemison land with Grizzlies

Pelicans coach Willie Green expressed his happiness to see undrafted center Trey Jemison land with the Grizzlies.

New Orleans Pelicans coach Willie Green on Monday expressed his happiness to see undrafted center Trey Jemison land with the Memphis Grizzlies.

Jemison was with the Pelicans in training camp and logged four appearances with the team in the preseason. He was eventually waived prior to the start of the season and began the year with their G League affiliate, the Birmingham Squadron.

The 24-year-old averaged 10.9 points, 12 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.5 blocks on 55.3% shooting from the field in 25 games with the Squadron. He joined the Grizzlies on a 10-day contract on Jan. 20 and signed a two-way contract on Friday.

“It warms my heart to see Trey get an opportunity like he is getting,” Green said prior to facing Jemison and the Grizzlies. “He was great for us to start the season. He was with us all summer, training camp and preseason, and to see him get this opportunity, we’re all so happy for him. I know he is thrilled to be (with the Grizzlies) and is one of the hardest workers I’ve seen.”

Jemison is averaging 4.8 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.2 blocks on 47.6% shooting from the field in five appearances with the Grizzlies. He produced his best outing on Feb. 6 in a loss to New York: 12 points, six rebounds, two assists and two blocks.

He emerged as one of the top frontcourt players in the G League this season with the Squadron. He generated plenty of buzz among teams at the G League Winter Showcase in December and was viewed as one of the top call-up candidates.

The former UAB standout will now have the opportunity to spend time in the Grizzlies organization and continue his career in Memphis. The team has found success developing players in recent memory and will look to continue that run with Jemison.

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Grizzlies sign undrafted center Trey Jemison to two-way contract

Former UAB center Trey Jemison signed a two-way contract with the Grizzlies on Friday.

Trey Jemison, who went undrafted out of UAB in the 2023 NBA draft, signed a two-way contract with the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, the team announced.

The news was first reported by Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

Jemison started the year in the G League with the Birmingham Squadron, averaging 10.9 points, 11.9 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.5 blocks in 25 games. He signed a 10-day contract with the Washington Wizards on Jan. 20 and joined the Grizzlies on a 10-day contract on Jan. 30.

The Grizzlies were able to sign Jemison to a two-way contract after they upgraded rookie GG Jackson to a standard contract. They also have Jacob Gilyard and Scotty Pippen Jr. signed to two-way contracts.

Jemison is averaging 5.8 points, four rebounds and 1.3 blocks on 47.6% shooting from the field in four appearances with the Grizzlies. He produced his best outing on Tuesday in a loss to New York: 12 points, six rebounds, two assists and two blocks.

The 24-year-old emerged as one of the top frontcourt players in the G League this season with the Squadron. He generated plenty of buzz among teams at the G League Winter Showcase in December and was viewed as one of the top call-up candidates.

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Grizzlies sign undrafted center Trey Jemison to 10-day contract

Former UAB center Trey Jemison joins the Grizzlies after completing a 10-day contract with the Wizards.

Trey Jemison, who went undrafted last year out of UAB, signed a 10-day contract with the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday, the team announced.

Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN first reported the news.

Jemison joins the Grizzlies after completing a 10-day contract with the Washington Wizards. He made two appearances with the Wizards after signing on Jan. 20, recording one rebound in just over one minute of playing time.

He played with Phoenix in summer league and was with New Orleans in training camp. He was with the Birmingham Squadron in the G League prior to signing with the Wizards, averaging 10.9 points, 11.9 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.5 blocks on 55.6% shooting from the field in 25 games.

Jemison emerged as one of the top frontcourt players in the G League this season with the Squadron. He generated plenty of buzz among teams at the G League Winter Showcase last month and was viewed as one of the top 10-day contract candidates.

He projects to have the opportunity to log extensive minutes as the Grizzlies deal with several injuries. The team was forced to sign Matthew Hurt via a hardship exception on Monday in order to have the league minimum of eight players available to play in a loss to Sacramento.

Jemison is eligible to be with the team for up to 10 days or three games.

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Wizards sign former UAB center Trey Jemison to 10-day contract

The Wizards announced that they signed center Trey Jemison to a 10-day contract from the Birmingham Squadron in the G League.

The Washington Wizards announced on Saturday that they had signed center Trey Jemison to a 10-day contract from the Birmingham Squadron in the G League.

Shams Charania of The Athletic first reported the news.

Jemison, who went undrafted last year out of UAB, played with the Phoenix Suns in summer league before signing an Exhibit 10 contract with the New Orleans Pelicans during the preseason. He was waived and sent to the Squadron.

The 6-foot-10 forward is averaging 10.9 points, 11.9 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.5 blocks on 55.6% shooting from the field in 25 games with the Squadron. He leads the G League in rebounding and is fifth in double-doubles (12).

Jemison emerged as one of the top frontcourt players in the G League this season with the Squadron. He generated plenty of buzz among teams at the G League Winter Showcase last month and was viewed as one of the top 10-day contract candidates.

He is eligible to be with the Wizards for up to 10 days or three games.

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Pelicans to sign former UAB standout Trey Jemison to Exhibit 10 contract

Jemison played with the Suns in summer league, averaging eight points and 6.8 rebounds in five games.

Former UAB center Trey Jemison, who went undrafted this year, has agreed to sign an Exhibit 10 contract with the New Orleans Pelicans, his agency, One Motive Sports, announced.

Jemison was named to the All-Conference USA third team after averaging 9.1 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.7 blocks on 58.6% shooting from the field as a fifth-year senior. He was also recognized on the All-CUSA defensive team after setting a single-season program record for rebounds (329).

The 6-foot-11 Jemison played with the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Summer League, averaging eight points and 6.8 rebounds in five games. He had his best game on July 8: 10 points, seven rebounds and two blocks.

Jemison will participate with the Pelicans in training camp and have the opportunity to compete for one of their two open two-way contracts. He can also receive a bonus of up to $75,000 if he is waived and stays with their G League team, the Birmingham Squadron, for at least 60 days.

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