Grizzlies 2005 Draft Workouts

Grizzlies Director of Scouting, Tony Barone, Jr., Scout Scott Adubato, and Director of Player Personnel, Tony Barone Sr. discuss the workouts.
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The Grizzlies will conclude workout sessions this Sunday in preparation for the 2005 NBA Draft. The Grizzlies slated some of the top high school and collegiate talents, who were given the opportunity to showcase their basketball abilities through a number of drills, exercises and physical fitness tests. A total of 108 players made up this year’s early entry candidates, including 73 college and high school players and 35 international players, all of whom will be looking to achieve their dream of becoming a player in the NBA.

Participating in the June 23 workout were the following: Monta Ellis, Winsome Frazier, Earnest Shelton. Read Tony Barone's comments on the workouts »

Related Links: Visit the NBA.com Draft Section

SCHEDULE

May 24 - 27, May 30 - June 3, June 14 - June 15, June 20, June 22, June 26

SUMMARY

June 26: Ike Diogu, Drago Pasalic, Mike Wilkinson

June 23: Monta Ellis, Winsome Frazier, Earnest Shelton » Quotes

June 20: Kennedy Winston, Ersan Ilyasova, Angelo Gigli » Quotes | Stats

June 15: Daniel Ewing, Chris Thomas, Dewarick Spencer » Quotes | Stats

June 14: Wayne Simien, Lawrence Roberts, Sean May, Badou Gaye » Quotes | Stats

June 4: Andray Blatch, Randolph Morris, Aaron Miles, Darnell Miller. » Quotes | Stats

June 3: Luther Head, Salim Stoudamire, Antoine Wright, Roger Powell. » Quotes | Stats

June 2: Kennedy Winston, Tre Simmons, Rawle Marshall. » Quotes | Stats

June 1: Jason Maxiell, Linas Kleiza, Martellus Bennett. » Quotes | Stats

May 31: Nate Robinson, Will Bynum, David Logan. » Quotes | Stats

May 30: Ryan Gomes, Lawrence Roberts, Jawad Williams. » Stats

May 27: Brandon Bass, Carlos Powell, Dijon Thompson. » Quotes | Stats

May 26: Dwayne Jones, Marcus Campbell, Duane Erwin, Ronny Turiaf. » Quotes | Stats

May 25: Kelenna Azubuike, Julius Hodge, Willie Jenkins, Matt Walsh. » Quotes | Stats

May 24: John Gilchrist, Donnell Taylor, Louis Williams, Toney Douglas. » Quotes | Stats

QUOTE OF THE DAY

"I think you’re foolish if you don’t spend your resources and spend your time over there with the European group. It’s proven that they’ve come into this game and had a major impact. Go down the list of every team, and if they don’t have a European player, they’ll have one in the near future." - Tony Barone Sr. Read more »

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