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The Memphis Grizzlies wrapped up the NBA Summer League play in dominant fashion with a 105-82 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday. But the real headline wasn’t the score—it was a breakout performance from a second-round rookie who may be turning heads inside the Grizzlies organization, Javon Small.

Javon Small Leads Grizzlies in Scoring in Summer League Finale vs. Hawks

Summer League play has come to a close for former West Virginia guard Javon Small and the Memphis Grizzlies after falling to the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday night, 92-88.

Javon Small Signs Two-Way Contract with Memphis Grizzlies

Javon Small is officially headed to the NBA, signing a two-way contract with the Memphis Grizzlies after being selected 48th overall in the 2025 NBA Draft.

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Javon Small Signs Two-Way Deal with Memphis — What it Means for His NBA Future

The Memphis Grizzlies have officially signed former West Virginia guard Javon Small to his rookie contract, which will be a two-way deal. If you're not familiar with NBA contracts, a two-way deal gives the organization some roster flexibility by allowing said player to play games at both the NBA and G League level.

Javon Small News / Hoops Rumors / July 10

Grizzlies sign second-round pick to a two-way contract

He played college basketball at East Carolina, Oklahoma State and West Virginia, averaging 18.6 points and 5.6 assists in his final collegiate season with the Mountaineers.

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Memphis Grizzlies Announce Signing of 6-foot-3 Guard

The Memphis Grizzlies have been one of the most talked-about teams this NBA offseason due to free agency, trades, and the NBA Draft. After a 48-34 season that saw them get swept in the first round of the playoffs, the Grizzlies have made continuous moves this summer.

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Javon Small Impresses in Summer League Debut with Grizzlies

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Former Cowboy Javon Small Makes NBA Summer League Debut

Oklahoma State’s former star got his first taste of NBA basketball over the weekend. On Saturday night, the Memphis Grizzlies and Oklahoma City Thunder matched up to tip off Utah Summer League.

Javon Small Drops Dimes and Turns Some Heads in Debut with Memphis Grizzlies

It wasn't an all-star performance by any means, but former West Virginia guard Javon Small turned a few heads in his NBA debut with the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday, helping them to a 92-80 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Summer League action.

College Basketball News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / June 29

Between The Eers: Javon or Jevon? Who Has the Better Career?

Former West Virginia guard Javon Small was selected in the second round of the 2025 NBA draft by the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday night. How does he fit with the organization?

Javon Small to Sport New Jersey Number with the Memphis Grizzlies

The 2025 NBA draft has come and gone, and with that, another West Virginia Mountaineer has entered the league. Guard Javon Small was selected 48th overall by the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday night, becoming the 42nd player in program history to be drafted into the NBA.

Former Oklahoma State Star Tabbed as Ideal NBA Backup Point Guard

Oklahoma State has had some rough years lately, but it added to its list of NBA draft picks earlier this week. On Thursday night, former OSU star guard Javon Small was drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies with the No.

College Basketball News / Heartland College Sports / June 28

Javon Small Drafted, But Darian DeVries Has Nothing to Say

Indiana head coach Darian DeVries, fresh off his departure from Morgantown, has broken from tradition following the 2025 NBA Draft: he has not publicly congratulated his former star point guard, Javon Small.

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Javon Small’s Pop Pop Goes Viral for Heartfelt Reaction to Draft Moment

That moment of being drafted is something that comes with a whole batch of emotions, and Thursday night, former West Virginia guard Javon Small and his family got to experience that feeling when he was selected 48th overall by the Memphis Grizzlies.

NBA News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / June 27

Miles McBride Reacts to Javon Small Getting Drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies

Former West Virginia guard Miles "Deuce" McBride is enjoying life lately. He helped the New York Knicks to a special season that ended in the Eastern Conference

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / June 26

Javon Small’s grandfather provides most wholesome moment of NBA Draft

Javon Small’s grandfather is officially a viral star thanks to the wholesome content that he provided at this year’s NBA Draft. The former West Virginia star Small was selected during the second round of the draft on Thursday.

Memphis Grizzlies select Javon Small in 2025 NBA Draft

Javon Small developed over his four college seasons into playing his best basketball as a guard in the Big 12. That’s now earned him the chance to now go on and play at the next level following the NBA Draft.

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Javon Small leads West Virginia over UCF in season finale

Javon Small scored 25 points, Amani Hansberry had a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds and West Virginia held on to defeat UCF 72-65 on Saturday in the regular-season finale for both teams.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / WV Sports Now / March 5

Josh Eilert Gives His Opinion of WVU’s Javon Small as Big Player of the Year

Javon Small is no stranger to receiving praise this season, but the most recent coach to give him his stamp of approval is a familiar one to WVU fans. Utah interim head coach Josh Eilert believes Small is deserving of being the Big 12 Player of the Year.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 28