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Memphis Grizzlies Recall Troy Williams From Iowa Energy

Published on January 4, 2017 under NBA G League (G League)
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Memphis, Tenn. - Memphis Grizzlies General Manager Chris Wallace today announced the team has recalled forward Troy Williams from its NBA Development League affiliate, the Iowa Energy.

Williams (6-7, 218) appeared in three games (one start) for the Energy after being assigned on Dec. 26 and averaged 24.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.67 steals in 27.8 minutes. He scored in double figures in all three contests, including 32 points (12-17 FG, 3-8 3P, 5-8 FT) in 28 minutes in his D-League debut on Dec. 27 vs. Rio Grande Valley.

The 22-year-old has appeared in 24 games (13 starts) for the Grizzlies during his rookie season and has averaged 5.3 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.00 steals in 17.4 minutes. The Hampton, Va. native went undrafted in the 2016 NBA Draft after his junior season at Indiana University and signed with Memphis as a free agent on Aug. 8, 2016. He currently leads all undrafted NBA rookies in steals per game.

Fans who want to support the Memphis Grizzlies by purchasing 2016-17 Season Tickets or 12- and 22-Game Packs can do so now by calling (901) 888-HOOP or going online to grizzlies.com. Single Game Tickets are available for purchase at all Ticketmaster locations, Ticketmaster.com, the FedExForum Box Office, online at grizzlies.com or by calling 1-800-4NBA-TIX or (901) 888-HOOP.

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