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USA Today
09-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Jahmai Mashack makes first start for Memphis in NBA Summer League
Former Tennessee men's basketball player Jahmai Mashack made his first professional start Tuesday in the Salt Lake City Summer League with the Grizzlies. Philadelphia defeated Memphis, 91-90, at Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mashack totaled 13 points, three steals, one rebound, one assist and one block in 24 minutes against the 76ers. He converted 4-of-9 field goal attempts, 3-of-4 three-point attempts and 2-of-2 free throw attempts. Mashack, a guard, was selected in the second round by Memphis with the No. 59 overall pick. He was the final pick of the 2025 NBA draft. The 6-foot-4, 202-pound guard played for the Vols from 2021-25. He appeared in 137 games, including 59 starts. Mashack was named as a 2025 Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Award Finalist and earned 2025 SEC All-Defensive Team honors. He went to Tennessee from Etiwanda High School in Rancho Cucamonga, California. More: Jahmai Mashack plays 23 minutes in Memphis debut Follow Vols Wire on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).
USA Today
08-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Jahmai Mashack plays 23 minutes in Memphis debut
Former Tennessee men's basketball player Jahmai Mashack made his professional debut Monday in the Salt Lake City Summer League with the Grizzlies. Utah defeated Memphis, 112-111, at Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mashack totaled five points, nine assists, four rebounds, two steals and one block in 23 minutes. He converted 2-of-4 field goal attempts and 1-of-2 free throw attempts. Mashack, a guard, was selected in the second round by Memphis with the No. 59 overall pick. He was the final selection in the 2025 NBA draft. More: Jahmai Mashack selected in second round of 2025 NBA draft The 6-foot-4, 202-pound guard played for the Vols from 2021-25. He appeared in 137 games, including 59 starts. Mashack was named as a 2025 Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Award Finalist and earned 2025 SEC All-Defensive Team honors. Mashack went to Tennessee from Etiwanda High School in Rancho Cucamonga, California Memphis will next play Tuesday against Philadelphia. Tipoff is slated for 7 p.m. EDT and the contest will be televised on NBATV. Follow Vols Wire on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).
