Does Jahmai Mashack compare to Tony Allen? Here’s what Rick Barnes said.
The Memphis Grizzlies new draft pick Jahmai Mashack speaks at a June 27, 2025 press conference. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
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 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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