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Time of India
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- Time of India
NBA Draft 2025: Memphis Grizzlies add backcourt burst with Javon Small at No. 48
The Memphis Grizzlies continued reshaping their roster. The team has selected West Virginia's Javon Small with the 48th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Small becomes the second rookie addition for Memphis this year, joining No. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 11 pick Cedric Coward. While not projected for immediate heavy minutes, Small's ability to create his own shot and contribute on both ends of the floor gives the Grizzlies another intriguing option behind Ja Morant. Javon Small joins the Memphis Grizzlies' backcourt Javon Small's journey to the NBA was anything but traditional. A four-year college player across three schools, Small took the scenic route to draft night and made sure he left a mark at every stop. Now, after a breakout senior season at West Virginia, the 6-foot-1 Indiana native is headed to Memphis to join a backcourt loaded with talent. The Memphis Grizzlies selected Small with the 48th pick in the second round. His arrival adds to a group that includes Scotty Pippen Jr. and Cole Anthony, all backing up franchise centerpiece Ja Morant. While his playing time may be limited early, Small's impact could grow quickly if his production translates to the next level. Small was one of the most productive guards in the NCAA during the 2024–25 season. In 32 games for the Mountaineers, he averaged 18.6 points, 5.6 assists, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.5 steals, earning All-Big 12 First Team honors and an AP All-American Honorable Mention. Despite being slightly undersized (190 pounds) for an NBA combo guard, Small made up for it with elite athleticism. He boasts a vertical leap of over 40 inches and a fearlessness in key moments. Among his standout performances at West Virginia: - Scored 31 points against Gonzaga at the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament. - Hit the game-winning free throw to upset Kansas, delivering in crunch time against one of the top programs in college basketball. - Poured in 12 points in the final two minutes to seal a dramatic comeback victory over Iowa State. Also Read: He also shot a respectable 35.3% from beyond the arc in his senior season, showcasing a well-rounded offensive game that includes strong playmaking and the ability to hit tough shots under pressure.
Axios
24-03-2025
- Sport
- Axios
Women keep Ohio State's March Madness hopes alive
Ohio State's March Madness hopes rest on the women's basketball team, starting its postseason journey Friday on home court. Why it matters: The Buckeyes have talent, a good record and motivation to aim for the first national championship in program history. In March, anyone has a shot. Catch up quick: The No. 4 seed went 25-6 overall with a 13-5 conference record before losing in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals. OSU is led by do-everything junior forward Cotie McMahon, an AP All-American Honorable Mention, and point guard Jaloni Cambridge, the Big Ten Freshman of the Year. Yes, but: The Buckeyes have struggled against top opponents. They were handily beaten in back-to-back games against USC and UCLA in February, then suffered their worst loss of the season to UCLA in the conference tournament. It's tough to make a deep run in March without knocking off some big teams. Flashback: The program's best March Madness run came in 1993, when OSU lost the national championship by just two points to Texas Tech and the legendary Sheryl Swoopes. They haven't been to the Final Four since. What's next: Higher-seeded teams in the women's bracket host the first two rounds.
