Memphis Hustle

Memphis Hustle
Memphis Hustle logo
ConferenceWestern
LeagueNBA G League
Founded2017
HistoryMemphis Hustle
2017–present
ArenaLanders Center
LocationSouthaven, Mississippi
Team colorsRed, gray, white[1][2][3]
     
Team managerBrady Eames
Head coachJason March[4]
OwnershipMemphis Grizzlies
Affiliation(s)Memphis Grizzlies
WebsiteMemphis Hustle website

The Memphis Hustle are an American professional basketball team of the NBA G League based in the Greater Memphis suburb of Southaven, Mississippi, and are affiliated with the Memphis Grizzlies. The team plays their home games at the Landers Center.

History

On January 23, 2017, it was announced that the Iowa Energy would not renew their hybrid affiliation deal with the Grizzlies, but be purchased by the Minnesota Timberwolves to serve as their G-League affiliate beginning in the 2017–18 season.[5] That same day, the Grizzlies announced that they would be purchasing an expansion team "for the Mid-South" to begin play in 2017–18 in Southaven, Mississippi, about sixteen miles from Downtown Memphis and the FedExForum, across the Tennessee-Mississippi border.[6] On May 30, 2017, it was announced that Glynn Cyprien would be the head coach and Chris Makris the general manager of the team.[7] On June 1, 2017, the Memphis Grizzlies unveiled their new NBA Development League affiliate team name and logo as the Memphis Hustle.[1] The Hustle made the postseason in the 2022–23 season for the second time in franchise history. Uniquely, they hosted the Semifinal game at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee.[8]

Season by season

Season Division Regular season Playoffs
Finish Wins Losses Pct.
2017–18 Midwest 4th 21 29 .420
2018–19 Midwest 2nd 28 22 .560 Won First Round (Stockton) 122–119
Lost Conference Semifinal (Rio Grande Valley) 118–135
2019–20 Midwest 1st 26 15 .634 Season cancelled by COVID-19 pandemic
2020–21 Midwest 12th 6 9 .400
2021–22 Western 9th 15 19 .441
2022–23 Western 2nd 23 9 .719 Lost Conference Semifinal (Rio Grande Valley) 108–110
Regular season record 109 103 .514
Playoff record 1 2 .333

Current roster

Memphis Hustle roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Name Height Weight DOB From
F/C 00 Bacot, Armando 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) 240 lb (109 kg) 2000-03-06 North Carolina
C 11 Castleton, Colin (TW) 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) 250 lb (113 kg) 2000-05-25 Florida
G 13 Johnson, David 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 2001-02-26 Louisville
F 10 Johnson, Kamani 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 215 lb (98 kg) 1998-09-03 Arkansas
G 2 Johnson, Xavier 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 1999-10-14 Indiana
G 17 Kawamura, Yuki (TW) 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) 159 lb (72 kg) 2001-03-02 Japan
F 9 Lawson, Chandler 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 215 lb (98 kg) 2000-10-03 Arkansas
F 8 Norris, Miles 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) 220 lb (100 kg) 2000-04-15 UC Santa Barbara
F 25 Pereira, Mãozinha 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 177 lb (80 kg) 2000-08-28 Brazil
G 18 Smith, Malachi 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 210 lb (95 kg) 1999-12-06 Gonzaga
G 24 Spencer, Cam (TW) 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 2000-04-06 Connecticut
F 15 Thompson, Race 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 235 lb (107 kg) 1999-06-04 Indiana
G 12 Williamson, Lucas 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 1999-01-28 Loyola Chicago
F 21 Woodard, Robert II 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 235 lb (107 kg) 1999-09-22 Mississippi State
Head coach
  • T. C. Swirsky
Assistant coach(es)
  • Danielle Boiago
  • Nick Covington
  • Jack Hostetler
  • Rob Sanicola
Legend
  • (DP) Unsigned draft pick
  • (FA) Free agent
  • (S) Suspended
  • (P) Prospects
  • (NBA) On assignment from NBA affiliate
  • (TW) Two-way affiliate player
  • Injured Injured

Roster
Last transaction: November 23, 2024

Coaches

Overview of Memphis Hustle coaches
Head coach Term Regular season Playoffs
G W L Win% G W L Win%
Glynn Cyprien 2017–2018 50 21 29 .420 — — — —
Brad Jones 2018–2019 50 28 22 .560 2 1 1 .500
Jason March 2019–present 122 70 52 .574 — — — —

Accomplishments

NBA G League Rookie of the Year

All-NBA G League First Team

All-NBA G League Third Team

Rising Stars Challenge

NBA affiliates

References

  1. ^ a b "Memphis Grizzlies unveil NBA Development League Affiliate team name and logo". Grizzlies.com. NBA Media Ventures, LLC. June 1, 2017. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
  2. ^ "Our Brand". NBA Media Ventures, LLC. June 1, 2017. Retrieved December 5, 2017.
  3. ^ "Memphis Hustle Reproduction Guideline Sheet". NBA Properties, Inc. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
  4. ^ Langham, Geoff (August 5, 2019). "Memphis Hustle name Jason March as head coach; Jones promoted to Grizzlies coaching staff under Taylor Jenkins". Memphis.GLeague.NBA.com. NBA Media Ventures, LLC. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
  5. ^ "MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES TO PURCHASE NBA D-LEAGUE'S IOWA ENERGY". NBA. January 23, 2017.
  6. ^ Wallace, Michael (January 23, 2017). "Grizzlies bring D-League franchise to Mid-South". Grind City Media (Memphis Grizzlies).
  7. ^ "Grizzlies announce Memphis' NBA Development League Expansion Franchise General Manager and Head Coach". NBA. May 30, 2017.
  8. ^ "Memphis Hustle announce 2023 NBA G League playoff schedule".