Mountaineers in the Pros
Javon Small Sends Message to WVU Fans After Being Drafted
Even after realizing his dream of being drafted into the NBA, Javon Small still had Mountaineer Nation on his mind.
As part of celebrating the Memphis Grizzlies selecting Small with the 48th overall pick, the WVU basketball program posted a video of the ex West Virginia guard sending a message to all of Mountaineer Nation.
“Appreciate all of your support. Ya’ll have been rocking with me since the day I stepped on campus. Always got love in my heart,” said Small.
All love from Javon 🫶@NBA @NBADraft pic.twitter.com/65zJ6Odbmv
— WVU Men's Basketball (@WVUhoops) June 27, 2025
Small is now 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.
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.
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