Feb. 12, 2026, 7:03 a.m. ET
Denver (35-20) defeated Memphis (20-33), 122-116, Wednesday at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado.
Former Tennessee basketball player Jahmai Mashack made his second career start and played 22 minutes for the Grizzlies. He totaled nine points, three rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block. Mashack converted 4-of-11 field goal attempts and 1-of-5 three-point attempts.
The former Vol signed a two-way contract with Memphis on Nov. 16, 2025 and splits time between the Grizzlies and the Memphis Hustle, a NBA G-League affiliate. He began the season with the Hustle and averaged 7.6 points, 5.4 assists and 3.4 steals per game through five contests before being promoted to Memphis.
Mashack was selected in the second round by Memphis with the No. 59 overall pick. He was the final selection in the 2025 NBA draft.
The 6-foot-4, 202-pound guard played for the Vols from 2021-25. He appeared in 137 games, including 59 starts. Mashack was named as a 2025 Naismith Defensive Player Finalist and earned 2025 SEC All-Defensive Team honors.
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Memphis will next play on Feb. 20 versus Utah. Tipoff is slated for 7 p.m. EST at FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee.
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