O.J. MAYO DARRELL ARTHUR

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1 O.J. MAYO DARRELL ARTHUR

2 Memphis Grizzlies 2008 Summer League Roster No. Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Birthdate College/From Team 15 Alan Anderson G/F /16/1982 Michigan State Virtus Bologna (Italy) 00 Darrell Arthur F /25/1988 Kansas Kansas (NCAA) 5 Malick Badiane C/F /1/1984 Senegal Saint Vallier (France) 6 Steve Burtt Jr. G /7/1984 Iona Ashkelon (Israel) 11 Mike Conley G /11/1987 Ohio State Memphis Grizzlies 3 Javaris Crittenton G /31/1987 Georgia Tech Memphis Grizzlies 25 Ebi Ere G /3/1981 Oklahoma Brisbane (Austrailia) 32 O.J. Mayo G /5/1987 USC USC (NCAA) 23 Aaron Pettway F /4/1980 Oklahoma State SIG Strasbourg (France) 50 Brent Petway F /12/1985 Michigan Idaho Stampede (NBDL) 19 Hector Romero F /3/1980 New Orleans Polaris (Spain) 1 P.J. Tucker F /5/1985 Texas Hapoel Holon (Israel) HEAD COACH Marc Iavaroni (Virginia) ASSISTANT COACHES Johnny Davis (Dayton) Kevin O Neill (McGill University) Gordon Chiesa (St. Thomas Aquinas) Andy Greer (SUNY-Brockport) * David Joerger (Moorhead State) * Ron DuBois (Arizona State) HEAD ATHLETIC TRAINER Drew Graham (Ohio State) STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH Mike Curtis (Virginia) PRONUNCIATION GUIDE Darrell Arthur (Duh RELL) Malick Badiane (Muh LEEK BAHD ee EN) Javaris Crittenton (Jah VAR iss CRIT en ton) Ron DuBois (Doo BWAH) Ebi Ere (EE bee EAR ee) Marc Iavaroni (eye vuh RONE ee) David Joerger (YAY gr) O.J. Mayo (MAY yo) NOTE: Andy Greer and David Joerger will share head coaching duties at the 2008 NBA Summer League. NUMERICAL ROSTER 00 Darrell Arthur 6 Steve Burtt Jr. 23 Aaron Pettway 1 P.J. Tucker 11 Mike Conley 25 Ebi Ere 3 Javaris Crittenton 15 Alan Anderson 32 O.J. Mayo 5 Malick Badiane 19 Hector Romero 50 Brent Petway 2008 SUMMER LEAGUE SCHEDULE DATE OPPONENT TIME (CST) SITE Friday, July 11 New Orleans 5:00 p.m. COX Pavilion Saturday, July 12 Milwaukee 9:00 p.m. COX Pavilion Sunday, July 13 L.A. Lakers * 7:00 p.m. COX Pavilion Monday, July 14 San Antonio 9:30 p.m. Thomas & Mack Center Wednesday, July 16 L.A. Clippers 9:00 p.m. COX Pavilion * televised on NBA TV Players, Coaches and Front Office Executives will be available for media interviews during the NBA Summer League Media interested may contact Grizzlies Director of Basketball Media Relations Dustin Krugel via at dkrugel@grizzlies.com or by phone at Complete box scores and game recap information may be found on Grizzlies.com. 11

3 2008 Memphis Grizzlies Summer League Notes RECAP The Grizzlies look to rebound after posting a disappointing record in , marking the second consecutive season Memphis finished with 22 victories The Grizzlies went through a period of adjustment after trading the franchise s all-time leading scorer Pau Gasol on February 1, but started to gel on both sides of the ball at the end of the season winning seven of their last 17 games (105.6 points per game over that span). BLOCKBUSTER TRADE The Memphis Grizzlies completed a blockbuster eight-player trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves on draft night (June 26) to acquire the draft rights to versatile guard O.J. Mayo, who has been grabbing national headlines since he played on the varsity squad as a seventh grader for Rose Hill Christian School in Ashland, Kentucky In addition to Mayo (3 rd overall), Memphis received guards Marko Jaric and Greg Buckner and forward Antoine Walker and the Minnesota received the draft rights to forward Kevin Love (5 th ), guard Mike Miller, forward Brian Cardinal and center Jason Collins. PASS THE O.J., HOLD THE MAYO Guard O.J. Mayo, the highest draft selection (3 rd ) from the 2008 NBA Draft participating in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, will make his debut with the Grizzlies Mayo, who averaged 20.7 points, 3.3 assists and 1.6 steals as a freshman last season at USC, is the highest-drafted Trojan ever, surpassing NBA great Paul Westphal (10 th, 1972). FIRST ROUNDERS GALORE The Grizzlies summer league roster boasts four first-round draft picks from the last two drafts (O.J. Mayo/3 rd in 2008; Darrell Arthur/27 th in 2008; Mike Conley/4 th in 2007; Javaris Crittenton/19 th in 2007). BABY GRIZZLIES The Grizzlies have one of the youngest rosters in the NBA... Memphis has seven players under contract that are 23 years old or younger (as of July 1), including Darrell Arthur (20), Mike Conley (20), Javaris Crittenton (20), Rudy Gay (21), Kyle Lowry (22), O.J. Mayo (20) and Darko Milicic (23). ENCORE Guards Mike Conley and Javaris Crittenton will make their second consecutive summer league appearance in Vegas Last summer Conley averaged 11.4 points and 5.2 assists for the Grizzlies, while Crittenton averaged 17.0 points and 3.0 assists with the Lakers. A RUDY AWAKENING Rudy Gay, who averaged a team-high 18.2 points and 5.6 rebounds in last year s NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, broke out in a big way in his sophomore season and finished second in voting for the NBA s Most Improved Player Award behind only Orlando s Hedo Turkoglu The versatile second-year forward nearly doubled his scoring output (20.1) from his rookie season and surpassed his rookie averages in nearly every category, including points per game (10.8), rebounds per game (4.5), assists per game (1.3), field goal percentage (.422), steals per game (0.9) and minutes per game (27.0). HIGHEST POINT INCREASES FROM TO PLAYER CURRENT TEAM PPG DIFFERENCE Rudy Gay Memphis Grizzlies LaMarcus Aldridge Portland Trail Blazers Beno Udrih Sacramento Kings * Players who played in 50 percent of possible games this year and in

4 MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES DARRELL ARTHUR #00 F Kansas Rookie QUICK FACTS: Tied for second on the 2008 NCAA Champion Kansas Jayhawks in scoring (12.8 ppg), playing alongside fellow 2008 NBA draftees Brandon Rush, Mario Chalmers, Darnell Jackson and Sasha Kaun. Scored 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds vs. Memphis in the national championship game on April 7, Originally selected with the 27 th overall pick in the first round of the 2008 NBA Draft by the New Orleans Hornets. On draft night, his rights were traded by New Orleans to Portland, from Portland to Houston, and finally from Houston to Memphis. Arthur s draft rights traded by New Orleans to the Portland Trail Blazers for cash considerations on draft night and then again traded to the Houston Rockets for the draft rights to Nicolas Batum (25 th ) and the draft rights to Joey Dorsey (33 rd ). Memphis acquired his draft rights from Houston on draft night in exchange for the draft rights to Donte Greene (28 th ) and a 2009 second round pick. Cousin Quinton Ross plays in the NBA with the Los Angeles Clippers. PRO CAREER: The early entry candidate was selected by New Orleans with the 27 th overall pick in the first round of the 2008 NBA Draft On draft night (6/26/08), draft rights were traded by New Orleans to Portland for cash considerations Traded later that night from Portland to Houston for the draft rights to Nicolas Batum and the draft rights to Joey Dorsey Traded once more from Houston to Memphis for the draft rights to Donte Greene and a 2009 second round pick One of five players from the 2008 NCAA Champion Kansas Jayhawks selected in the 2008 NBA Draft (Brandon Rush, Mario Chalmers, Darnell Jackson, Sasha Kaun). COLLEGE CAREER: In two seasons at Kansas, averaged 11.3 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.40 blocks on 54.1 percent shooting in 21.9 minutes in 78 games (46 starts) Named First Team All-Big 12 as a sophomore Earned Honorable Mention All-Conference honors and was named to the All-Rookie Team as a freshman Ranks 13 th all-time in Kansas history with 109 blocked shots Was selected for the United States Team that competed in the 2007 FIBA U19 World Championships held in Novi Sad, Serbia, but was unable to play due to a stress fracture in his left leg : Tied for second on the team in scoring (12.8 ppg) and ranked second in rebounding (6.3 rpg) as a sophomore Ranked fourth in the Big 12 in field goal percentage (.543) and seventh in blocked shots (1.3 bpg) Scored 20 or more points five times, including a season-high 23 points vs. Baylor on Feb. 9 Posted five double-doubles Tallied 17 points and seven rebounds in the first round of the NCAA Tournament vs. Portland State on March 20 Pulled down a team-high nine rebounds and swatted a season-best four shots vs. North Carolina in the Final Four on April 5 Scored 20 points (9-of-13 FG) and hauled in 10 rebounds vs. Memphis in the national championship game on April : Averaged 9.8 points and 4.7 rebounds in 19.0 minutes per game, playing behind future first round pick, Julian Wright (New Orleans) Led the team and ranked fourth in the conference in blocked shots (1.5 bpg) Scored in double figures 18 times and posted one double-double In third collegiate game, recorded a career-high 26 points vs. Towson on Nov. 19 Contributed 12 points, eight rebounds and three blocked shots in the first round of the NCAA Tournament vs. Niagara on March 16. HIGH SCHOOL: Led South Oak Cliff High School to back-to-back Texas 4A state titles in 2005 and 2006, earning tournament MVP honors both years Coached by James Mays II McDonald s All-American and third-team Parade All-American his senior season Was named the Dallas Morning News Player of the Year in 2006 Was named co-mr. Basketball by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches (TABC) along with Nic Wise of Kingwood his senior season 4A Player of the Year by the TABC in 2005 and 2006 Averaged 17.7 points and 10.0 rebounds his senior season, leading SOC to a 30-7 record In the 2006 state playoffs and tournament, averaged 28 points and 13.7 rebounds, including 33 points and 13 rebounds in the semifinals and 21 points and 13 rebounds in the championship game Was ranked the No. 16 player overall (No. 3 power forward) by Rivals.com Averaged 16.0 points and 10.0 rebounds for his 32-7 state championship team in 2005 Following his sophomore season, participated in the 2005 USA Youth Development Festival in California. PERSONAL: Born March 25, 1988 in Dallas, Tex. Full name is Darrell Antwonne Arthur Mother is Sandra Arthur Cousin Quinton Ross plays in the NBA with the Los Angeles Clippers Favorite food is hot wings Favorite NBA player is Tracy McGrady Nickname in college is Shady... Was the first Kansas Jayhawk to don to wear 00 since Greg Ostertag ( ). College FIELD GOALS 3-PT FIELD GOALS FREE THROWS AVERAGES Year-Team G GS FGM FGA PCT FG3M FG3A PCT FTM FTA PCT REB AST STL BLK PTS RPG APG PPG KAN KAN TOTALS

5 MIKE CONLEY #11 G Ohio State 2 ND Season QUICK FACTS: Originally selected with the fourth overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft by the Memphis Grizzlies behind only former college teammate Greg Oden (No. 1 to Portland), Kevin Durant (No. 2 to Seattle) and Al Horford (No. 3 to Atlanta). Led all rookies in assists with a team-high 4.2 per contest, the highest rookie average since the season. Posted 16.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 1.00 steals on 50.0 percent shooting in the final five games of the season. Averaged 11.4 points and 5.2 assists for the Grizzlies in last year s Summer League in Las Vegas. Chosen to play in the T-Mobile Rookie Challenge on Feb. 15 during 2008 All-Star Weekend in New Orleans. Father is Mike Conley Sr., who was a 1992 Olympic Gold Medalist in the triple jump and silver medallist in SEASON: Led all rookies in assists with a team-high 4.2 assists per game, the highest average for a first-year player since the season (Chris Paul, 7.8; Raymond Felton, 5.6; Deron Williams, 4.5; Jose Calderon, 4.5) Tied for fifth in three-point percentage (.330) and ranked sixth in minutes (26.1), seventh in scoring (9.3) and steals (0.83) among NBA rookies Finished the season strong, averaging 16.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 1.00 steals on 29-of-58 shooting (.500), including 11-of-22 (.500) from behind the arc, in 32.2 minutes in final five games Chosen to play in the T-Mobile Rookie Challenge on Feb. 15 during 2008 All-Star Weekend in New Orleans and posted two points along with a team-high eight assists in the loss Became full-time starter on Jan. 2 Scored 10-plus points 26 times (25 after Jan. 2) and 20-plus points twice, including a career-high 25 points vs. Minnesota on April 12 Dished out 10 or more assists twice, including a careerhigh and Grizzly season-high 11 assists vs. Phoenix on Feb. 26 Had two double-doubles (10 points and 10 assists on Jan. 21 vs. Chicago and 15 points and 11 assists on Feb. 26 vs. Phoenix) In first career start, had seven points, six rebounds, eight assists and a season-high three steals Led the team in assists in 24 games Did not make home debut until Jan. 6 vs. Miami, the club s 33 rd game of the season Missed 25 games due to injury (20 games from Nov. 19-Dec. 28 with a posterior labral tear in his right shoulder, five games from Jan. 26-Feb. 5 with a right chest/rib contusion) DNP (Coach s Decision) four times Selected in the first round (fourth overall) by the Grizzlies in 2007 NBA Draft after helping lead Ohio State to the national championship game in his freshman season Signed a multi-year contract on July 30, COLLEGE CAREER: Helped lead Ohio State to a 35-4 record and the national championship game in his freshman season Named First- Team All-Big Ten by the media and Second-Team All-Big Ten by the coaches Named to the Big Ten All-Tournament Team Started all 39 games and finished third on the team in scoring (11.7 points) and first in assists (6.1) and steals (2.2) Made a major impact in the NCAA Tournament, averaging 16.0 points, 4.8 assists and 5.0 rebounds in six tourney games Finished with 20 points, six assists and four steals in the NCAA Championship game against Florida Tallied one double-double as a Buckeye with 17 points and 10 assists in a win over Northwestern Shot 52 percent from the field and 30 percent from three-point range in his college career. PERSONAL: Born Oct. 11, 1987 in Indianapolis, IN Son of Rene and Mike Conley Sr., a 1992 Olympic Gold Medalist in the triple jump and silver medalist in 1984 Has three siblings, Joan, Sydney and Jon Mike Sr. earned nine NCAA individual titles at Arkansas (class of 1985) and was inducted into the USA Track and Field Hall of Fame in 2004 Was a high school and college teammate of 2007 No. 1 overall draft pick Greg Oden of the Portland Trail Blazers Conley Sr. coached both Oden and Conley Jr. during the summers, beginning when the pair was in sixth grade, and now serves as the agent to both players Both Conley Sr. and Jr. own high school basketball state championships Along with Rudy Gay and Brian and Danielle Cardinal, co-hosted the 2008 Staxtacular event, a fundraiser benefiting the Stax Music Academy Aspires to earn a degree in criminal law and become an attorney Enjoys bowling, video games and movies Lists winning three state title games as his biggest thrill in sports to date Lost just 11 games in high school career ( ) and college career ( ) combined. NBA Regular Season FIELD GOALS 3-PT FIELD GOALS FREE THROWS REBOUNDS AVERAGES Year-Team G GS MIN FGM FGA PCT FG3M FG3A PCT FTM FTA PCT OFF DEF TOT AST PF DQ STL TO BLK PTS RPG APG PPG MEM TOTALS Season High Career High Points 25 vs. MIN, 4/12 25 vs. MIN, 4/12/08 FGM 8 Twice 8 Twice 3FGM 3 Twice 3 Twice Rebounds 7 3 times 7 3 times Assists 11 vs. PHO, 2/26 11 vs. PHO, 2/26/08 Steals IND, 1/2 IND, 1/2/08 Blocks 1 Twice 1 Twice Minutes 39 vs. CLE, 1/15 39 vs. CLE, 1/15/08 44

6 JAVARIS CRITTENTON #3 G Georgia Tech 2 ND Season QUICK FACTS: Originally selected by the Los Angeles Lakers with the 19 th overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft. Acquired by the Memphis Grizzlies on Feb. 1, 2008, along with Kwame Brown, Aaron McKie, the rights to Marc Gasol, two future first round picks (2008, 2010) and cash considerations in exchange for Pau Gasol and a 2010 second round pick. Averaged 17.0 points and 3.0 assists during the 2007 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas as a member of the Lakers. Was the fifth-youngest player in the NBA in the season SEASON: Split rookie season with the Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies, averaging 5.6 points (T-19 th among NBA rookies), 2.2 rebounds and 1.0 assists (16 th ) in 50 games (no starts) Acquired by the Grizzlies from the Los Angeles Lakers on Feb. 1 along with Kwame Brown, Aaron McKie, the rights to Marc Gasol, two future first round picks (2008, 2010) and cash considerations in exchange for Pau Gasol and a 2010 second round pick... Averaged 7.4 points and 3.2 rebounds in 18.1 minutes in 28 games after the trade to Memphis While with the Lakers, averaged 3.3 points in 7.8 minutes in 22 games Showed improvement toward the end of the season, averaging 10.1 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in an eight-game stretch before a sprained right thumb sidelined him for the final five games of the season (April 8-16) Entered his first professional season as the fifth-youngest player in the NBA, aside from Portland s Greg Oden, Sacramento s Spencer Hawes, Philadelphia s Thaddeus Young and Seattle s Kevin Durant Scored 10-plus points nine times (eight with Memphis) and 20-plus points twice, including a career-high 23 points, a career-high tying nine rebounds and a career-high tying four assists on April 2 vs. New York Tallied 22 points, three rebounds and a career-high tying four assists on Feb. 29 at Houston DNP (Coach s Decision) 18 times (twice after trade to Memphis) Inactive seven games (once with Memphis) Did not dress in four games (sprained right thumb) Selected in the first round (19 th overall) by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2007 NBA Draft. COLLEGE CAREER: Helped lead Georgia Tech to a record and a berth in the NCAA Tournament in 2007 as a freshman Shared the lead in scoring (14.4 points) with fellow freshman and current Philadelphia 76er Thaddeus Young Led Yellow Jackets in assists (5.8), adding 3.7 rebounds and 2.0 steals per contest Recognized three times as Atlantic Coast Conference Rookie of the Week Scored a career-high 29 points on Feb. 13, 2007 at Florida State Tallied 26 points, five rebounds, six assists and a career-high seven steals on Feb. 3, 2007 vs. Clemson Shot 81.1 percent from the field in the second half of ACC games and 80 percent in the final five minutes. PERSONAL: Born Dec. 31, 1987 in Atlanta, GA Full name is Javaris Cortez Crittenton... Nicknames are Jay or Jay-Critt... Son of Sonya Dixon... Has one brother, Rashad and a sister, Shaniya Lee... Person he most admires is his grandmother for her advice and words of wisdom... Enjoys spending time with family and friends, going to church and bowling... Favorite movies are He Got Game, Paid in Full and The Passion of The Christ... Lists Martin and Sanford and Son as his favorite television shows... Greatest personal achievement is being drafted and becoming an NBA basketball player... Entering Georgia Tech, was a five-star prospect from Southwest Atlanta Christian School... His senior year, earned McDonald's All-America team honors as well as a spot on the third-team Parade and EA Sports All-America teams... Rated as high as No. 6 nationally out of high school and was the top-rated point guard in the country according to Rivals.com... Lettered and was team captain for four years at SACA, helping his school to Class A state championships in 2004 and 2006 and runner-up finishes in 2003 and SACA posted a record in his four years... Earned all-state honors three times and was named Mr. Georgia Basketball in Set the SACA career scoring record with more than 3,500 points, breaking the mark held by former teammate and current Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard... As a sophomore, played with Howard at SACA, together winning the GHSA class A state championship in A 3.5 GPA high school student who was a member of the Future Business Leaders of America and the Senior Beta Club... Declared major at Georgia Tech was Business Management... While playing in the 2007 Summer League in Las Vegas, helped coach a clinic for youngsters at the Thomas and Mack Center along with then-teammate Jordan Farmar. NBA Regular Season FIELD GOALS 3-PT FIELD GOALS FREE THROWS REBOUNDS AVERAGES Year-Team G GS MIN FGM FGA PCT FG3M FG3A PCT FTM FTA PCT OFF DEF TOT AST PF DQ STL TO BLK PTS RPG APG PPG LAL/MEM TOTALS Season High Career High Points 23 vs. NY, 4/2 23 vs. NY, 4/2/08 FGM HOU, 2/29 HOU, 2/29/08 3FGM 2 vs. NY, 4/2 2 vs. NY, 4/2/08 Rebounds 9 Twice 9 Twice Assists 4 3 times 4 3 times Steals 2 Twice 2 Twice Blocks 1 Twice 1 Twice Minutes HOU, 2/29 HOU, 2/29/08 55

7 O.J. MAYO #32 G USC Rookie QUICK FACTS: Originally selected with the third overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves behind only Derrick Rose (No. 1 to Chicago) and Michael Beasley (No. 2 to Miami). Memphis acquired his draft rights in a late-night eight-player blockbuster trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves on June 26, Highest-drafted Trojan ever, surpassing NBA great Paul Westphal, who was taken with the 10 th selection of the 1972 NBA Draft. Finalist for the Naismith Trophy and the John Wooden Award as a freshman after leading USC in scoring (20.7 points), assists (3.3) and steals (1.6) in Widely considered the high top high school recruit in 2007, Mayo has garnered a lot of media attention, beginning as a seventh grader when he was mentioned in Sports Illustrated. PRO CAREER: Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves with the third overall pick in the first round of the 2008 NBA Draft At the conclusion of draft night, his draft rights were traded by the Timberwolves along with Marko Jaric, Antoine Walker and Greg Buckner in exchange for the draft rights to Kevin Love (fifth overall), Mike Miller, Brian Cardinal and Jason Collins Is the highest-drafted Trojan ever, surpassing NBA great Paul Westphal, who was taken with the 10 th selection of the 1972 NBA Draft. COLLEGE CAREER: In lone season at USC, led team in scoring (20.7 points, second in Pac-10), assists (3.3, 10 th ) and steals (1.6, sixth) and was a finalist for the Naismith and Wooden Awards in Earned First Team All-Pac-10 and All-Freshman honors Set school freshman single-season records for scoring average, points scored (684) and three-point field goals made (88) Mayo s 20.7 scoring average was the best ever for a USC freshman and trails only Shareef Abdur-Rahim of California, who set the Pac-10 Conference freshman record with 21.1 points per game in Scored 20-plus points 19 times and 30-plus points five times, including a career-high 37 points at Arizona (7-of-10 3FG) on March 1 Scored 32 points in his collegiate debut vs. Mercer on Nov. 10 to set a school freshman debut record and a Galen Center record for points in a game Had his USC freshman record of scoring in double figures 23-straight games to start a career snapped on Feb. 17 vs. UCLA when he scored just four points In final collegiate game, tallied 20 points vs. Kansas State and fellow freshman phenom Michael Beasley in the first round of the 2008 NCAA Tournament on March 20. HIGH SCHOOL: Widely regarded as the top high school recruit in In , led Huntington High School (W.V.) to a 25-2 record, a third-straight state title and the highest ever national ranking (No. 3) for a Mountain State team Named EA Sports National High School Boys Basketball Player of the Year and was a first-team selection for an unprecedented third-straight season His list of honors includes being selected a McDonalds s All-American, Parade All-American (third time), and USA Today s All-USA basketball team (third time) As a senior, averaged 28.2 points, 7.2 assists and 6.1 rebounds en route to being named the West Virginia Player of the Year Spent first three years ( ) of high school at North College Hill in Cincinnati, helping lead his team to consecutive Division III state titles As a junior in , averaged 29.2 points and became school s all-time leader in points (2,033), points in a single season (748) and assists (505) Poured in a school-record 56 points vs. Lockland (OH) on Dec. 17, Named Ohio s Mr. Basketball as a junior and sophomore, and became only the second sophomore to earn the honor (LeBron James) Commuted across the West Virginia/Kentucky border for grade school to attend Rose Hill Christian School in Ashland, Ky. In Kentucky, a high school athlete does not have to be in ninth grade to play for the varsity Competed for the varsity squad as a seventh and eighth grader, averaging 20.5 points as an eighth grader and 23.2 points as a seventh grader, for Rose Hill Christian School in Ashland, Kentucky Then moved to Cincinnati to live with his adoptive grandfather and AAU coach Dwaine Barnes and enrolled at NCH, where his arrival was broadcast live on the local television stations. PERSONAL: Born Nov. 5, 1987 in Huntington, W.V. Full name is Ovinton J Anthony Mayo Parents are Alisha Mayo and Kenny Ziegler, who also played basketball at Huntington High O.J. was given the name of Ovinton J Anthony, as his grandfather was named Ovinton and his mother liked the name J Anthony Business major at USC and scored in the 95 percenttile on the ACT Has worn the number 32 since the fifth grade in honor of Magic Johnson Made his first dunk in the seventh grade at a small YMCA gym in West Virginia Favorite meal is spaghetti and meatballs. College FIELD GOALS 3-PT FIELD GOALS FREE THROWS AVERAGES Year-Team G GS FGM FGA PCT FG3M FG3A PCT FTM FTA PCT REB AST STL BLK PTS RPG APG PPG USC TOTALS

8 ROOKIES / FREE AGENTS ALAN ANDERSON #15 G/F Michigan St. PRO CAREER: Two-year NBA veteran owns career averages of 5.8 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 15.5 minutes in 53 games (seven starts) with the Charlotte Bobcats during the season and parts of the season Not selected in the 2005 NBA Draft Most recently, played the season in Italy for Virtus Bologna, where he averaged 11.2 points in nine games In 28 games with the D-League s Tulsa 66ers in , averaged 15.8 points, including a season-high 40-point effort in a overtime victory on Jan. 27, 2007 Named to the D-League s inaugural All-Star Game, where he tallied 10 points. COLLEGE CAREER: Four-year Michigan State standout ( ) averaged 9.5 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 126 games (110 starts) Ranks third all-time in Spartan history in free throw percentage (.831), fifth in free throws made (379), ninth in games started and 22 nd in points scored (1,195) Named All-Big Ten Second Team as a senior Recorded a season-best 28 points against Wisconsin on Feb. 24, 2005 after connecting on 10-of-10 from the field and 7-of-7 from the free throw line Recorded 13 points against Kentucky in the 2005 NCAA Tournament Elite Eight and made four consecutive free throws in the final 12 seconds of double overtime to secure the Spartans trip to the Final Four, where they faced to eventual NCAA champion North Carolina. PERSONAL: Born Oct. 16, 1982 in Minneapolis, Minn Full name is Alan Jeffrey Anderson Graduated from Michigan State after four years with a family community services major Named the 2001 Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro Player of the Year and Parade All-American as a high school senior Says NBA great Magic Johnson had the biggest influence on his style of play. NBA Regular Season FIELD GOALS 3-PT FIELD GOALS FREE THROWS REBOUNDS AVERAGES Year-Team G GS MIN FGM FGA PCT FG3M FG3A PCT FTM FTA PCT OFF DEF TOT AST PF DQ STL TO BLK PTS RPG APG PPG CHAR CHAR TOTALS MALICK BADIANE #5 C/F Senegal PRO CAREER: Selected by the Houston Rockets with the 44 th overall pick in the second round of the 2003 NBA Draft Draft rights were acquired by the Memphis Grizzlies on Feb. 21, 2008 in a three-way trade involving Houston and the New Orleans Hornets Currently plays for Saint Vallier Basket Drome in France, where he was named the Eurobasket Bosman Player of the Year after the season Has played professionally in Germany for TV Langen ( ), the Opel Skyliners ( ) and the Artland Dragons ( ) Averaged 11.7 points and 8.9 rebounds for TV Langen as a 19-year-old A Senegal native, Badiane has competed in the FIBA Africa Championship in 2003, 2005 and 2007 with the Senegalese national team. PERSONAL: Born Jan. 1, 1984 in Theis, Senegal Favorite NBA player is Kevin Garnett Has a 7 5 wingspan Has 18 brothers and sisters. 77

9 STEVE BURTT JR. #6 G Iona PRO CAREER: Not selected in the 2006 NBA Draft Has played two professional seasons overseas in Israel (Ashkelon, ) and Greece (Olympiada Patras BC, ). COLLEGE CAREER: Followed the footsteps of his father (Steve Burtt) attending Iona University from Led the Gaels to a MAAC title, like his father, and finished as the school s second all-time leading scorer (2,034), trailing only his father (2,534) Achieved the distinction of becoming the most prolific father-son scoring duo in the history of the NCAA where both players have scored at least 1,000 points Holds the Gaels career records for three-point field goals made (263) and free-throw percentage (.831), and single season records set in for points (780), scoring average (25.2) and three-point fields goals made (96). PERSONAL: Born on March 7, 1984 in New York, N.Y. Son of Steve Burtt, former All-American and Iona s all-time leading scorer (2,534 career points)... His father was selected in the second round (30 th overall) in the 1984 NBA Draft by the Golden State Warriors and averaged 5.8 points and 1.2 assists in 101 games with the Warriors, ( ), Los Angeles Clippers ( ), Phoenix Suns ( ) and Washington Bullets ( ) During the summer of 2002, became part of the first father-son duo to play on the same team at the Entertainers Classic at famed Rucker Park, highlighted on MTV Network s documentary Harlem Hoops. EBI ERE #25 G Oklahoma PRO CAREER: Not selected in the 2003 NBA Draft A veteran of Australia s National Basketball League Career average of 20.6 points and 5.5 rebounds per game in NBL As a rookie in , averaged 19.6 points per game while leading the Sydney Kings to the NBL title Has played past two seasons with Brisbane Bullets Scored a career-high 51 points against Adelaide on Jan. 18, 2008 Has twice been selected as an NBL All-Star, averaging 12 ppg in his two appearances. COLLEGE CAREER: Played final two seasons of collegiate career at Oklahoma after two seasons at Barton County CC (Kansas) Averaged 13.8 points and 5.3 rebounds in 70 games (55 starts) with the Sooners Averaged 25.5 points and 7.6 rebounds in 38 games in his final season at Barton County CC, setting the single-season school record in points scored (942) As a senior at Oklahoma ( ), ranked second on the team in scoring (12.9 ppg) Scored 20 or more points seven times, including a career-high 33 points vs. Hartford on Dec. 7, 2002 Recorded 25 points and eight rebounds vs. Butler in the Sweet 16 of the 2003 NCAA Tournament on March 28, 2003 Scored 24 points and hit gamewinning shot against Connecticut on Jan. 7, 2002 Named Big 12 Newcomer of the Year in 2002 after averaging 14.6 points and 5.8 rebounds in 36 games as a junior Earned the 2002 NCAA Tournament All-West Region Honors. PERSONAL: Born August 3, 1981 in Tulsa, Okla Competed in 2006 FIBA World Championships with Nigerian National Team Majored in African-American studies at Oklahoma. 88

10 AARON PETTWAY #50 F Oklahoma State PRO CAREER: Not selected in the 2006 NBA Draft Has played two professional seasons overseas in France (SIG Strasbourg, 2007) and Poland (Kager Gdynia, ) Drafted by the Oklahoma Storm with the No. 14 overall pick in the second round of the 2006 USBL Draft. COLLEGE CAREER: Played two seasons at Oklahoma State ( ), averaging 0.9 points and 1.1 rebounds in 37 career games for the Cowboys Attended Hutchinson CC (Kansas) prior to enrolling at OSU In his sophomore season at Hutchinson, blocked a single-season school record 89 shots while averaging 7.9 points and 5.9 rebounds Named Second Team All-Jayhawk Conference after his sophomore year. PERSONAL: Born on Jan. 4, 1980 in Mobile, Ala The son of Sheila Bryant and Jonathan Moseley Spent four years in the United States Air Force before returning to school in the fall of 2002 Did not play organized basketball until he entered the Air Force He played on a base team in 1999 when he was stationed at Andrews AFB in Camp Springs, Mary. BRENT PETWAY #23 F Michigan PRO CAREER: Not selected in the 2007 NBA Draft Logged his first professional season for the Idaho Stampede in the NBA Development League in , where he averaged 7.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.5 blocks on 54.6 percent shooting in 45 games (27 starts) Won the inaugural D-League Slam Dunk Contest at D-League Dream Factory Night on February 15 during 2008 NBA All-Star Weekend in New Orleans Signed with the Portland Trail Blazers on Oct. 1, 2007 and attended their training camp, but was waived on Oct. 24. COLLEGE CAREER: Four-year performer ( ) at the University of Michigan averaged 5.8 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 119 games (37 starts)... As a senior, averaged a career-high 6.8 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.5 blocks for the Wolverines in Had 185 dunks out of 286 career field goals made (64.7 percent). PERSONAL: Born on May 12, 1985 in Warner Robins, Ga Son of Angela and Willie Burse Is an aspiring rap artist Earned nickname "Air Georgia" from Michigan student section, "Maize Rage," for dunking ability... Recorded a team warm-up song called "No. 1"... Helped raise over $10,000 for Mott's Children's Hospital after winning Michigan s studentathletes' Mock Rock talent show. NBA D-League Regular Season FIELD GOALS 3-PT FIELD GOALS FREE THROWS REBOUNDS AVERAGES Year-Team G GS MIN FGM FGA PCT FG3M FG3A PCT FTM FTA PCT OFF DEF TOT AST PF DQ STL TO BLK PTS RPG APG PPG IDA , TOTALS ,

11 HECTOR ROMERO #19 F New Orleans PRO CAREER: Not selected in the 2003 NBA Draft Venezuelan native has played professionally in Venezuela for Guacharos de Maturin ( ) and Marinos de Anzoategui (2006), in Israel for Hapoel Halfa/Ramat Hasharon ( ), in South Korea for Changwon LG Sakers ( ), in Greece with AEL Larissa ( ) and in Spain with Polaris World Murcia in the ACB League ( ) Took part in the Toshiba Vegas Summer League in July 2006 as a member of the Portland Trail Blazers. COLLEGE CAREER: The Sun Belt Player of the year played two seasons for the New Orleans Privateers ( ), averaging 19.3 points and 10.0 rebounds in 54 games (all starts) Recorded 18.3 points and 9.1 rebounds in 26 games his senior season Won the conference player of the year award after posting 20.2 points and 10.8 rebounds in 28 games his junior year, his first as a Privateer. PERSONAL: Born on Jan. 3, 1980 in Barcelona, Anzoátegui, Venezuela A member of the Venezuelan national team, he competed in the 2007 FIBA Americas Championship, posting team highs with 19.9 points and 7.5 rebounds in eight games Nickname is Pepito. P. J. TUCKER #1 F Texas PRO CAREER: One-year NBA veteran played 17 games for the Toronto Raptors in , posting 1.8 points and 1.4 rebounds in 4.9 minutes per game Originally selected by Toronto with the 36 th overall pick in the second round of the 2006 NBA Draft Waived by Toronto on March 24, 2007 Averaged 10.7 points and 3.4 rebounds in 19 games (12 starts) for the D-League s Colorado 14ers in the season Played the season with Hapoel Holon in the Israeli Ligat Winner, where he averaged 14.6 points and 7.0 rebounds in 26 games Won the Ligat Winner MVP award and led his team to the league title, snapping Maccabi Tel Aviv s 14-year streak as Israeli champions. COLLEGE CAREER: Played three seasons at Texas ( ) and averaged 13.7 points and 8.2 rebounds in 87 career games (69 starts) Named Second Team All America by The Associated Press and Big 12 Player of the Year after his junior year, where he posted 16.1 points and 9.5 rebounds in 37 games Totaled 59 points, 50 rebounds and 15 assists in four 2006 NCAA Tournament games Named to the Big 12 All-Freshman team and was an Honorable Mention All-Big 12 Selection after his freshman year. PERSONAL: Born on May 5, 1985 in Raleigh, N.C Full name is Anthony Leon Tucker, Jr Nicknamed P.J. (Pop Jr.) by his father Lived in Germany for five years while his father served in the Army. NBA D-League Regular Season FIELD GOALS 3-PT FIELD GOALS FREE THROWS REBOUNDS AVERAGES Year-Team G GS MIN FGM FGA PCT FG3M FG3A PCT FTM FTA PCT OFF DEF TOT AST PF DQ STL TO BLK PTS RPG APG PPG COL TOTALS NBA Regular Season FIELD GOALS 3-PT FIELD GOALS FREE THROWS REBOUNDS AVERAGES Year-Team G GS MIN FGM FGA PCT FG3M FG3A PCT FTM FTA PCT OFF DEF TOT AST PF DQ STL TO BLK PTS RPG APG PPG TOR TOTALS

12 2008 Memphis Grizzlies Current Roster (players currently under contract) No. Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Birthdate College/From Years Pro 00 Darrell Arthur F /25/1988 Kansas R 7 Greg Buckner G /16/1976 Clemson 9 11 Mike Conley G /11/1987 Ohio State 1 3 Javaris Crittenton G /31/1987 Georgia Tech 3 22 Rudy Gay F /17/1986 Connecticut 2 55 Marko Jaric G /12/1978 Serbia 6 1 Kyle Lowry G /25/1986 Villanova 2 32 O.J. Mayo G /5/1987 USC R 31 Darko Milicic C /20/1985 Serbia 5 8 Antoine Walker F /12/1976 Kentucky Hakim Warrick F /8/1982 Syracuse 3 HEAD COACH Marc Iavaroni (Virginia) ASSISTANT COACHES Johnny Davis (Dayton) Kevin O Neill (McGill University) Gordon Chiesa (St. Thomas Aquinas) Andy Greer (SUNY-Brockport) David Joerger (Moorhead State) Ron DuBois (Arizona State) HEAD ATHLETIC TRAINER Drew Graham (Ohio State) STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH Mike Curtis (Virginia) PRONUNCIATION GUIDE Gordon Chiesa (Chee AY zah) Javaris Crittenton (Jah VAR iss CRIT en ton) Ron DuBois (Doo BWAH) Marc Iavaroni (eye vuh RONE ee) Marko Jaric (MAR ko YAR itch) David Joerger (YAY gr) Darko Milicic (DAR ko MILL eh chich) O.J. Mayo (MAY yo) NUMERICAL ROSTER 00 Darrell Arthur 8 Antoine Walker 31 Darko Milicic 1 Kyle Lowry 11 Mike Conley 32 O.J. Mayo 3 Javaris Crittenton 21 Hakim Warrick 55 Marko Jaric 7 Greg Buckner 22 Rudy Gay 1111