Memphis Hustle

The Memphis Hustle are an American professional basketball team of the NBA G League based in the Greater Memphis suburb of Southaven, Mississippi, and are affiliated with the Memphis Grizzlies. The team plays their home games at the Landers Center.

Memphis Hustle
Memphis Hustle logo
ConferenceWestern
LeagueNBA G League
Founded2017
HistoryMemphis Hustle
2017–present
ArenaLanders Center
LocationSouthaven, Mississippi
Team colorsRed, gray, white[1][2][3]
     
Team managerBrady Graber
Head coachJason March[4]
OwnershipMemphis Grizzlies
Affiliation(s)Memphis Grizzlies
WebsiteMemphis Hustle website

History

On January 23, 2017, it was announced that the Iowa Energy would not renew their hybrid affiliation deal with the Grizzlies, but be purchased by the Minnesota Timberwolves to serve as their G-League affiliate beginning in the 2017–18 season.[5] That same day, the Grizzlies announced that they would be purchasing an expansion team "for the Mid-South" to begin play in 2017–18 in Southaven, Mississippi, about sixteen miles from Downtown Memphis and the FedExForum, across the Tennessee-Mississippi border.[6] On May 30, 2017, it was announced that Glynn Cyprien would be the head coach and Chris Makris the general manager of the team.[7] On June 1, 2017, the Memphis Grizzlies unveiled their new NBA Development League affiliate team name and logo as the Memphis Hustle.[8] The Hustle made the postseason in the 2022-23 season for the second time in franchise history. Uniquely, they hosted the Semifinal game at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee.[9]

Season by season
Season Division Regular season Playoffs
FinishWinsLossesPct.
Memphis Hustle
2017–18Midwest4th2129.420
2018–19Midwest2nd2822.560Won First Round (Stockton) 122–119
Lost Conference Semifinal (Rio Grande Valley) 118–135
2019–20Midwest1st2615.634Season cancelled by COVID-19 pandemic
2020–21Midwest12th69.400
2021–22Western9th1519.441
2022–23Western2nd239.719Conference Semifinal (Rio Grande Valley)
Regular season record109103.514
Playoff record11.500

Current roster
Memphis Hustle roster
Players Coaches
Pos.No.NameHeightWeightDOBFrom
G 0 Gilyard, Jacob (TW) 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 160 lb (73 kg) 1998–07–14 Richmond
F/C — Jackson, G. G. (TW) 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 210 lb (95 kg) 2004–12–17 South Carolina
G/F 5 Williams, Vince Jr. (TW) 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 2000–08–30 VCU
Head coach
  • Jason March
Assistant coach(es)
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (DP) Unsigned draft pick
  • (FA) Free agent
  • (S) Suspended
  • (P) Prospects
  • (NBA) On assignment from NBA affiliate
  • (TW) Two-way affiliate player
  • Injured Injured

Roster
Last transaction: October 20, 2023

Coaches
# Head coach Term Regular season Playoffs Achievements
GWLWin%GWLWin%
1Glynn Cyprien2017–2018502129.420————
2Brad Jones2018–2019502822.560211.500
3Jason March2019–present1227052.574————

Accomplishments

NBA G League Rookie of the Year

All-NBA G League First Team

All-NBA G League Third Team

Rising Stars Challenge

NBA affiliates

References
  1. mmoore (August 21, 2017). "Memphis Grizzlies unveil NBA Development League Affiliate team name and logo". NBA Media Ventures, LLC. Retrieved December 5, 2017.
  2. "Our Brand". NBA Media Ventures, LLC. June 1, 2017. Retrieved December 5, 2017.
  3. "Memphis Hustle Reproduction Guideline Sheet". NBA Properties, Inc. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
  4. Langham, Geoff (August 5, 2019). "Memphis Hustle name Jason March as head coach; Jones promoted to Grizzlies coaching staff under Taylor Jenkins". Memphis.GLeague.NBA.com. NBA Media Ventures, LLC. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
  5. "MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES TO PURCHASE NBA D-LEAGUE'S IOWA ENERGY". NBA. January 23, 2017.
  6. Wallace, Michael (January 23, 2017). "Grizzlies bring D-League franchise to Mid-South". Grind City Media (Memphis Grizzlies).
  7. "Grizzlies announce Memphis' NBA Development League Expansion Franchise General Manager and Head Coach". NBA. May 30, 2017.
  8. "Memphis Grizzlies Unveil NBA Development League Affiliate Team Name and Logo". NBA. June 1, 2017.
  9. "Memphis Hustle announce 2023 NBA G League playoff schedule".
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