Memphis Grizzlies podcast: FIBA World Cup recap, preseason chatter
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington recap the FIBA World Cup and discuss the state of the Grizzlies’ roster heading into the beginning of training camp.
Topic: Jaren Jackson Jr.
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September 2023
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Grizzlies notebook: FIBA World Cup grades, training camp expectations, roster moves
As basketball season approaches, many are anticipating a heated battle between Desmond Bane and Marcus Smart during training camp.
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Herrington: Jaren Jackson Jr.’s World Cup a portrait of underperformance and misuse
“It’s hard not to be conspiratorial when the three players out to illness in the final game for Team USA were perhaps the three American players most ill-served by the experience.”
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Dillon Brooks leads Canada to bronze medal over Team USA
Former Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks scored 39 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 31 points and Canada won its first medal at a global men’s tournament since 1936 by topping the U.S. 127-118 in the third-place game in Manila on Sunday.
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Germany defeats Team USA in World Cup semifinal
Andreas Obst scored 24 points, Franz Wagner added 22 and Germany shredded the U.S. defense for much of the way in its first win over the Americans — 113-111 in the World Cup semifinals on Friday night.
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Team USA blows out Italy in World Cup quarterfinals
Jaren Jackson Jr. struggles again with early foul trouble, but Team USA advances to Friday’s semifinals.
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Team USA falls to Lithuania in FIBA World Cup
The U.S. is going to the Paris Olympics next summer. Lithuania made sure that was the only good development for the Americans on Sunday night, when it pulled off a basketball World Cup stunner.
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FIBA World Cup: USA sneaks by Montenegro, Spain drops first game
The United States and Jaren Jackson Jr. rallied late to beat Montenegro at the FIBA World Cup. Next up is a rebounding test against former Grizzlies teammate Jonas Valanciunas.
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August 2023
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FIBA World Cup: Now it gets fun for Jaren Jackson Jr. and Grizzlies fans
The United States has cruised at the FIBA World Cup so far, but that could soon change. Next up for Jaren Jackson Jr. and the Americans are two games against NBA-level centers.
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Jaren Jackson Jr. swats in USA win over Greece at FIBA World Cup
Jaren Jackson Jr. blocked two shots on Monday as the United States advanced to 2-0 in group play at the FIBA World Cup.
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Jaren Jackson Jr. scores 12 as Team USA romps in World Cup opener
Jaren Jackson Jr. had 12 points, four rebounds and a block in his FIBA World Cup debut as Team USA defeated New Zealand, 99-72, in their opening game of the competition in Manila, Philippines.
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Grizzlies podcast: NBA schedule release and FIBA World Cup
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington take a look at the Grizzlies’ schedule and discuss the future of Memphis players on Olympic rosters.
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Grizzlies’ Aldama, Jackson duel in USA Basketball win over Spain
Santi Aldama and Jaren Jackson Jr. had solid performances for their respective countries on Sunday.
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Jaren Jackson Jr. starts strong in USA Basketball exhibition
Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 12 points in the first exhibition game for USA Basketball this summer.
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June 2023
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Herrington: Ja’s and Jaren’s divergent offseasons, Kobe in Memphis?
Chris Herrington sounds off on three current Grizzlies topics, including the NBA's impending Ja Morant decision.
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Grizzlies podcast: Offseason storyline breakdown
Drew Hill and Chris Herrington discuss all of the most relevant offseason storylines.
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Jaren Jackson Jr. comments on Ja Morant: ‘He’s good’
Jaren Jackson Jr. said Morant is “good” and “people will come back around.”
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Jaren Jackson Jr. commits to play for USA at FIBA World Cup
Grizzlies teammate Santi Aldama is also likely to participate for the Spanish national team.
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May 2023
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This college coach is president of the Jaren Jackson Jr. ‘fan club’
Incarnate Word coach Shane Heirman has a special relationship with Jaren Jackson Jr.’s family. He believes “this is just the beginning” for the Grizzlies big man.
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Ryan Seacrest and friends open studio at Le Bonheur
Patients will have the opportunity to host their own radio and TV shows, play games, watch live musical performances and interview celebrity guests.
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Jaren Jackson Jr. teams with SoFlo Snacks on new energy gummy
Memphis Grizzlies All-Star partners with Miami company for release of Block Panther Energy Gummies.
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Jaren Jackson Jr. named finalist for Social Justice Champion award
Jackson’s focus on social justice centered around issues related to educational and economic opportunity, as well as civic engagement and women’s empowerment.
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Grizzlies podcast: Ja Morant suspended again
The league is looking into the video that appeared to show Morant with a firearm and has not yet issued any sort of suspension.
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Jaren Jackson Jr. makes NBA’s first All-Defensive team, Dillon Brooks on second team
Jaren Jackson Jr. received more first-team votes (96) than any other player. It is the second time in his career that he has made the NBA’s All-Defensive first team.
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Herrington: Memphis Grizzlies 2023 offseason player rankings, Part 2
Chris Herrington counts down the eight most valuable members of the Memphis Grizzlies’ roster.
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Herrington: Memphis Grizzlies 2023 offseason player rankings, Part 1
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