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Memphis Grizzlies Announce Summer League Roster

July 2, 2015 - NBA G League (G League)
Iowa Wolves News Release


Des Moines, Iowa - The Memphis Grizzlies announced second-year players Jordan Adams, Russ Smith and Jarnell Stokes will participate on the Grizzlies' roster for the 2015 Orlando Pro Summer League.

Adams, Stokes and Smith all spent time with the Energy during the 2014-15 season on assignment from the Grizzlies. Adams appeared in 11 games (3 starts) and averaged 18.1 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.9 blocks in 31.7 minutes. Stokes appeared in 23 games (14 starts) and averaged 15.1 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 0.8 blocks in 31.9 minutes. Smith appeared in 18 games (12 starts) and recorded averages of 19.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 2.0 steals in 33.0 minutes.

Memphis will be one of 10 teams competing in the 2015 Orlando Pro Summer League, hosted by the Orlando Magic, at the Amway Center practice court from July 4-10. The Grizzlies' summer league schedule includes games on Saturday, July 4 vs. Brooklyn, Sunday, July 5 vs. Charlotte, Tuesday, July 7 vs. Orlando (Blue) and Thursday, July 9 vs. Oklahoma City before competing in the designated championship day on Friday, July 10.

This marks the second consecutive year the Grizzlies have played in the Orlando Pro Summer League, where last year they advanced to the Championship Game as the first seed (3-1; 23.0 points) before falling to the Philadelphia 76ers.

2015-2016 season tickets are on sale starting at just $199. For more information, visit IowaNBA.com or contact the Energy at (515)-564-8550. For more information on the Energy, 'like' the Iowa Energy on Facebook or follow on Twitter (@iowaenergy).

ALPHABETICAL ROSTER

No. Player Pos Ht Wt DOB Pre-Draft Team Last Played NBA Exp.

3 Jordan Adams G 6-5 209 7/8/1994 UCLA Memphis Grizzlies (NBA) 1

21 Josh Cameron G 6-1 175 9/20/1991 Coastal Carolina Coastal Carolina University (NCAA) R

14 Raymond Cowels F/G 6-4 206 11/18/1990 Santa Clara Den Helder (Netherlands) R

6 Tony Crocker G/F 6-7 209 1/17/1987 Oklahoma Hapoel Holon (Israel) R

0 JaMychal Green F 6-9 227 6/21/1990 Alabama Memphis Grizzlies (NBA) 1

4 Andrew Harrison G 6-6 213 10/20/1994 Kentucky University of Kentucky (NCAA) R

20 Michael Holyfield C 6-11 270 11/18/1992 Sam Houston State Sam Houston State University (NCAA) R

53 Alex Kirk C 7-0 245 11/14/1991 New Mexico Canton Charge (NBA D-League) 1

35 Darnell Lazare F 6-8 240 1/29/1985 Louisiana State London Lightning (Canada) R

7 Ky Madden G 6-5 171 5/23/1992 Arkansas University of Arkansas (NCAA) R

23 Philip Scrubb G 6-3 180 11/27/1992 Carleton University Carleton University (CIS) R

2 Russ Smith G 6-0 165 4/19/1991 Louisville Memphis Grizzlies (NBA) 1

1 Jarnell Stokes F/C 6-9 263 1/7/1994 Tennessee Memphis Grizzlies (NBA) 1

18 Josh Warren F/C 6-9 220 11/29/1988 Troy Kumamoto Vorters (Japan) R

8 Okaro White F 6-9 180 9/13/1992 Florida State Granarolo Bologna (Italy) R

Head Coach David Joerger (Moorhead State)

Assistant Coaches Elston Turner (Ole Miss)

Jeff Bzdelik (Illinois-Chicago)

Bob Thornton (UC-Irvine)

Shawn Respert (Michigan State)

Duane Ticknor (South Dakota)

Assistant Coach/Advance Scout Jason March (Florida State)

Summer League Head Coach Jason March (Florida State)

Summer League Assistant Coaches Jeff Bzdelik (Illinois-Chicago)

Glynn Cyprien (Texas-San Antonio)

Bob Donewald (Western Michigan)

Dan Hartfield (Wisconsin-Green Bay)

Director of Player Development John Townsend (Ball State)

Head Athletic Trainer Drew Graham (Ohio State)

Strength and Conditioning Coach Chattin Hill (Central Washington)

Summer League Video Coordinator Colin Schneider (Wisconsin-Green Bay)

Equipment Manager Charles Sweeney (Memphis)

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