
Memphis Hustle Acquire Justin Tillman
January 21, 2019 - NBA G League (G League)
Memphis Hustle News Release
Memphis, Tenn. - The Memphis Hustle, the Grizzlies' NBA G League affiliate, today acquired Justin Tillman via waiver claim. In a related move, the team traded Tanner McGrew to the Salt Lake City Stars for a 2019 fourth round draft pick.
Tillman (6-8, 220) has appeared in 11 games (11 starts) for Wonju Dongbu Promy of the South Korean KBL this season, averaging 25.5 points and 11.7 rebounds in 30.4 minutes per game. The Detroit native spent four seasons at Virginia Commonwealth University (2014-18), where he was named to the Atlantic 10 All-First Team and All-Defensive Team as a senior and nearly averaged a double-double (18.9 ppg, 9.9 rpg) for the Rams.
McGrew (6-8, 250) appeared in 25 games for the Hustle, averaging 5.0 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 13.6 minutes per game.
Fans who want to support the Memphis Hustle by purchasing 2018/19 Season Tickets can do so by calling (901) 888-HOOP and pressing 6. Season Ticket Packages start at just $10 per game and include multiple Season Ticket Member benefits including discounts on gear and merchandise, playoff ticket priority for both the Memphis Hustle and Memphis Grizzlies, invitations to select Grizzlies games during the 2018/19 season and more. Single Game Tickets are now available for all games at Ticketmaster.com, the Landers Center Box Office, online at memphishustle.com or by calling 1-800-745-3000 (TM Charge-By-Phone) or (901) 888-HOOP and pressing 6.
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