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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 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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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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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.

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.

Grizzlies Select Javon Small in 2025 NBA Draft

The Memphis Grizzlies were active in the first round of the NBA Draft on Wednesday night, trading up from 16 to 11 to select Washington State/Duke wing Cedric Coward.

College Basketball News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / June 26

Former Oklahoma State Star Picked in Second Round of NBA Draft

A former Cowboy is heading to the NBA. On Thursday night, the NBA held the second round of the 2025 Draft, where the Memphis Grizzlies used the No. 48 pick to select Javon Small.

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New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / June 26

Knicks Could Take Big 12 PG in NBA Draft

The New York Knicks hold the No. 50 overall pick in tonight's second round of the NBA Draft, and the team may end up adding a player to the roster with the selection.

College Basketball News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / June 25

Final NBA Mock Draft Projections Are In for WVU Guard Javon Small

Draft day is finally here, and tonight, 30 players will hear their names called by NBA commissioner Adam Silver. West Virginia guard Javon Small will almost certainly have to wait until tomorrow (round two) to learn of his NBA destination, but it seems like most NBA draft experts have a pretty good idea as to how long he'll have to wait.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / March 30

West Virginia Guard Javon Small Declares for the 2025 NBA Draft

One of the best individual seasons a player has ever had at West Virginia took place this season as Javon Small kept the Mountaineers in position to make the NCAA Tournament despite a shorthanded roster.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / March 10

West Virginia's Javon Small Robbed of the Big 12's Player of the Year Award

This time next week, the West Virginia Mountaineers will be preparing for their trip to the NCAA Tournament. Without the elite level play of senior guard Javon Small, WVU would not only have missed out on the tournament, but they probably would have had a record that rivaled last year's 9-23 mark.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / March 8

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 / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / March 5

Josh Eilert Gives West Virginia's Javon Small the Ultimate Compliment

West Virginia guard Javon Small has been a nightmare for opposing teams this season. He's the central focus of every scouting report on West Virginia, yet he always finds a way to impact the game, even if he's not scoring 15-20 points.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 28

No. 25 BYU pits balanced attack vs. Javon Small, WVU

No. 25 BYU is all but certain of an NCAA Tournament berth. West Virginia needs every win it can get down the stretch to join the Cougars and probably six other Big 12 Conference schools on the March dance floor.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / February 12

West Virginia Has a Small Problem on Its Hands

Javon Small is front and center of every team's scouting report when playing West Virginia, and it's fairly obvious as to why. He's an elite three-level scorer, and the Mountaineers don't have one consistent reliable scorer that teams have to worry about.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / WV Sports Now / January 17