Jun 25, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Yang Hansen after being selected as the 16th pick by the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Grizzlies Predicted To Take All-American Wing in 2025 NBA Draft

Originally posted on Memphis Grizzlies on SI
By Liam Willerup | Last updated Jun 26, 2025 7:20 PM ET

The second round of the 2025 NBA Draft is right around the corner, as trades are already happening with teams making moves up the board to land certain prospects. In a matter of minutes, the Phoenix Suns have made several trades to and they will now be starting off the second round with the 31st overall pick via a trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

As for the Memphis Grizzlies, they are slated to select 48th overall in the second round, after making a trade up during the first round to land Washington State wing Cedric Coward. After landing Jaylen Wells, an All-Rookie First Team performer, last year in the second round, the Grizzlies will look to do so again. According to The Athletic, they could end up with an All-American wing.

Wisconsin guard John Tonje in an upset win over No. 9 Arizona:

▪️ 41 PTS
▪️ 8-14 FG
▪️ 4-6 3PT
▪️ 21-22 FT
▪️ 6 REB pic.twitter.com/3ytHs5sDzV
— B/R Hoops (@brhoops) November 16, 2024

According to Sam Vecenie of The Athletic , he has the Grizzlies selecting Wisconsin wing John Tonje with the 48th overall pick. Transferring over from Missouri for the 2024-25 season, Tonje had a breakout season in his sixth year of college. He averaged 19.6 points per game and shot 38.8% from three, earning Second Team AP All-American honors in the process.

The Grizzlies are already set at point guard, with Ja Morant and Scotty Pippen Jr. holding that down, but could use some more wing depth after Desmond Bane's departure. Adding depth at the center position could also be an option, but Memphis may look to resign Santi Aldama and sure up their frontcourt there.

37 points. Fought until the end.

John Tonje turned in an all-time performance last night in his final game as a Badger. Couldn’t have battled back without him. pic.twitter.com/jVYtEQ3OzZ
— Wisconsin Basketball (@BadgerMBB) March 23, 2025