Pro day observations: Bates looks like a No. 1 pick, Camden surprises
Memphis Tigers guard Emoni Bates goes up for a dunk during Pro Day on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis Tigers forward Josh Minott puts up a shot during Pro Day on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis Tigers head coach Penny Hardaway literally points out a play during Pro Day on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis Tigers guard Tyler Harris runs through drills during Pro Day on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis Tigers forward John Camden runs a play during Pro Day on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis Tigers assistant coach Rasheed Wallace (left) evaluates the action on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis Tigers forward Josh Minott looks for an open teammate during Pro Day on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis Tigers guard Chandler Lawson (left) drives the lane against forward Josh Minott (right) during Pro Day on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis Tigers forward Jalen Duren shoots during Pro Day on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis Tigers guard Emoni Bates (middle) drives the lane during Pro Day on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis Tigers forward Jalen Duren (middle) drives the lane during Pro Day on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis Tigers guard Emoni Bates (middle) puts up a shot during Pro Day on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
About 75 NBA scouts and executives made the trip to Memphis to check out the Tigers’ pro day on Wednesday.
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Johnson is a Memphis native who graduated from Middle Tennessee State University in 2016. He's traveled the country covering teams like Syracuse, the Buffalo Bills and the Memphis Grizzlies. He's excited about the opportunity to cover the Tigers and all things in the city of Memphis.
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