Former WVU Guard Javon Small Tallies NBA Career-High

Former WVU basketball guard Javon Small provided a major spark off the bench for the Memphis Grizzlies Saturday night, scoring a career-high 22 points in 28 minutes played coming off the bench.

Small was very efficient from the floor, shooting 7-10 from the floor and 2-4 from three-point range. He also added six rebounds and four assists. Despite a strong effort from Small, the Grizzlies fell to the Portland Trailblazers 122-115.

The loss moves Memphis to 20-31 on the season. With star guard Ja Morant being out with injury, Small could see more opportunities in the near future.

Small, West Virginia’s point guard during the 2024-25 season, led the Mountaineers to a 19-12 record, just missing out on the NCAA Tournament. He finished second in the Big 12 in scoring, averaging 18.6 points per game while earning first-team All-Big 12 honors.

Small is the second former Mountaineer to be drafted since Jevon Carter was taken in the second round in 2018. Miles “Deuce” McBride went No. 36 to the New York Knicks in 2021. WVU has produced five draft picks since 2000.

The Grizzlies selected the ex WVU guard with the 48th overall pick in late June.

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