Kenny Lofton Jr. named 2022-23 NBA G league Rookie of the Year

Memphis Grizzlies forward Kenny Lofton Jr. (6) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City...
Memphis Grizzlies forward Kenny Lofton Jr. (6) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren during the first half of an NBA summer league basketball game Wednesday, July 6, 2022, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger)(Jeff Swinger | AP)
Published: Mar. 31, 2023 at 12:43 PM CDT
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis Grizzlies player Kenneth Lofton Jr. was named the 2022-23 KIA NBA G League Rookie of the Year, the NBA G League announced today.

Lofton going undrafted in the 2022 NBA draft signed a two-way contract with the Memphis Grizzlies on Jul. 2, 2022.

During his season with the Memphis Hustle, he averaged 20.2 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 3.9 assist a game.

Along with being Rookie of the year, Lofton was one of the 2023 Jordan Rising Stars as a member of the NBA G League team and also participated in the NBA G League NEXT Up game.

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