The NBA introduced that Memphis Grizzlies ahead Jaylen Wells was named Western Convention Rookie of the Month for video games performed throughout October and November.
Wells (6-6 ½, 206), chosen with the thirty ninth general decide within the 2024 NBA Draft, began 15 of his 20 appearances and averaged 12.2 factors, 3.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 25.3 minutes whereas taking pictures 45.4 p.c from the sector and 39.4 p.c from 3-point vary to assist information the Grizzlies to a 13-7 file (third within the West) by means of the tip of November.
The 21-year-old led West rookies in each scoring common and begins and ranked second amongst all certified rookies in subject aim share and 3-point share. He positioned fourth in minutes per recreation.
Wells scored in double figures 12 instances, main West rookies, and scored at the very least 20 factors twice: 20 factors in Memphis’ Nov. 6 dwelling win over the Los Angeles Lakers; and a career-high 26 factors within the Grizzlies’ Nov. 23 street victory over the Chicago Bulls, by which he turned the primary rookie in franchise historical past to file at the very least six 3-pointers and at the very least six assists in the identical recreation.
The Sacramento native, who was named the California Collegiate Athletic Affiliation Participant of the 12 months as a sophomore at Division II Sonoma State earlier than taking part in his junior yr at Washington State, is the primary Grizzlies participant to earn Rookie of the Month honors since Ja Morant through the 2019-20 season.
Jared McCain of the Philadelphia 76ers was the recipient of the Japanese Convention Rookie of the Month award.
