Richie Saunders Snagged by Grizzlies in Second Round
The Memphis Grizzlies have selected BYU guard Richie Saunders with the 32nd pick in the second round of the 2026 NBA draft. At first glance, this seems like a significant risk given that Saunders tore his ACL in February. Before that, Saunders was playing well alongside first overall pick AJ Dybantsa at BYU. He averaged 18.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists before suffering his season-ending knee injury. It seems highly unlikely that Saunders is going to be ready for the beginning of the season. His recovery from knee surgery is going to have a significant impact on how much he contributes during his rookie season. He could eventually be a decent wing piece for the rebuilding Grizzlies.
Source: Brett Siegel
Source: Brett Siegel
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