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Get to know the Memphis Grizzlies’ 2020 NBA Draft picks

By Reed Garrison

COLLEGE PARK, MD - FEBRUARY 29: Xavier Tillman Sr. #23 of the Michigan State Spartans handles the ball against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center on February 29, 2020 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Maryland Terrapins/Getty Images)
COLLEGE PARK, MD - FEBRUARY 29: Xavier Tillman Sr. #23 of the Michigan State Spartans handles the ball against the Maryland Terrapins at Xfinity Center on February 29, 2020 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Maryland Terrapins/Getty Images) /
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SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – MARCH 21: Killian Tillie #33 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs dunks against Elyjah Williams #21 and Kaleb Bishop #12 of the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights during the second half in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Vivint Smart Home Arena on March 21, 2019 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – MARCH 21: Killian Tillie #33 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs dunks against Elyjah Williams #21 and Kaleb Bishop #12 of the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights during the second half in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Vivint Smart Home Arena on March 21, 2019 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

Killian Tillie

Power forward

Gonzaga (Sr.)

The Grizzlies signed Gonzaga forward Killian Tillie to a two-way deal after his name wasn’t called during the draft.

Just like second-round pick Xavier Tillman has a college teammate on the Grizzlies in Jaren Jackson Jr., Tillie has his former Gonzaga teammate Brandon Clarke on the Grizzlies. Clarke was an NBA All-Rookie First Team pick last season.

Tillie was at one time projected to be a lottery pick, but he’s been dealt quite a few injuries throughout his college career that caused him to miss over 30 games. Tillie is a stretch forward who shot 40 percent behind the 3-point line last season. He adds solid rebounding and has a good understanding of team defense.

Age: 22

Physicals: 6’10”, 220 pounds

2019-20 stats: 13.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 53.5 percent FG, 40.0 percent 3PT

Awards: All-WCC First Team (2020), All-WCC Second Team (2018), WCC Tournament MVP (2018), FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship MVP (2014)

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – FEBRUARY 15: Sean McDermott #22 of the Butler Bulldogs holds the ball against Terrell Allen #12 of the Georgetown Hoyas at Hinkle Fieldhouse on February 15, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – FEBRUARY 15: Sean McDermott #22 of the Butler Bulldogs holds the ball against Terrell Allen #12 of the Georgetown Hoyas at Hinkle Fieldhouse on February 15, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /

Sean McDermott

Shooting guard

Butler (RS Sr.)

The Grizzlies signed Butler guard Sean McDermott to a two-way deal after he went undrafted. McDermott was a pure sharpshooter and sniper from behind the 3-point line in his time at Butler as he shot almost 40 percent from deep. McDermott could be a good developmental player for the Memphis Grizzlies G-League team, the Memphis Hustle.

Age: 24

Physicals: 6’6″, 195 pounds

2019-20 stats: 11.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 47.4 percent FG, 39.4 percent 3PT

RENO, NV – NOVEMBER 09: Jahlil Tripp #0 of the Pacific Tigers works to get around Cody Martin #11 of the Nevada Wolf Pack during a play in the second half at Lawlor Events Center on November 9, 2018 in Reno, Nevada. (Photo by Jonathan Devich/Getty Images)
RENO, NV – NOVEMBER 09: Jahlil Tripp #0 of the Pacific Tigers works to get around Cody Martin #11 of the Nevada Wolf Pack during a play in the second half at Lawlor Events Center on November 9, 2018 in Reno, Nevada. (Photo by Jonathan Devich/Getty Images) /

Jahlil Tripp

Shooting guard

Pacific (Sr.)

The Grizzlies signed Pacific guard Jahlil Tripp to an Exhibit 10 contract after he went undrafted. Tripp was the West Coast Conference’s Defensive Player of the Year last season. He’s a versatile defender and great rebounder for a guard. Tripp will get a chance to develop with the Memphis Hustle in the G League.

Age: 23

Physicals: 6’5″, 215 pounds

2019-20 stats: 16.2 points, 8.9 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 51.2 percent FG, 15.6 percent 3PT

Awards: All-WCC First Team (2020), WCC Defensive Player of the Year (2020)

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