Memphis Grizzlies Re-Assign Jarnell Stokes to NBA Development League's Iowa Energy
December 1, 2014 - NBA G League (G League) News Release
Memphis, Tenn. - The Memphis Grizzlies re-assigned rookie forward/center Jarnell Stokes to the NBA Development League's Iowa Energy, the Grizzlies' exclusive D-League affiliate, the team announced today.
During his first assignment in Iowa, Stokes (6-9, 263) posted 13 points and 13 rebounds in 35 minutes in an exhibition on Nov. 8 vs. Sioux Falls, which was played in Memphis at FedExForum. He was recalled from Iowa on Nov. 10. The 20-year-old has totaled eight points and seven rebounds on 3-of-3 shooting in 21 minutes through six appearances for the Grizzlies this season.
Stokes was selected by the Utah Jazz in the second round (35th overall) of the 2014 NBA Draft after three seasons at the University of Tennessee (2011-14), where he posted 13.0 points, 9.6 rebounds and 1.08 blocks on .530 shooting in 29.7 minutes in 87 games. The Memphis native was traded to the Grizzlies on draft night for a 2016 second r ound draft pick.
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