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Does Jahmai Mashack compare to Tony Allen? Here’s what Rick Barnes said.

By , Daily Memphian Updated: July 17, 2025 7:49 PM CT | Published: July 17, 2025 8:37 AM CT

Tennessee coach Rick Barnes doesn’t like to compare players, but he noted a few similarities between Tony Allen and Grizzlies rookie Jahmai Mashack. 

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Drew Hill

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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