Desmond Bane has exceeded expectations, including his own
Desmond Bane, seen here on March 24, is averaging more than 18 points per game on 43% 3-point shooting. He is the Grizzlies’ most reliable scoring threat after Ja Morant. (Brandon Dill/AP file)
The Grizzlies’ second-year guard has been an offensive force, but against the Timberwolves, his defense will be just as important.
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Drew Hill
Drew Hill covers the Memphis Grizzlies and is a top-10 APSE winner. He has worked throughout the South writing about college athletics before landing in Memphis.
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