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Grizzlies signing undrafted big man Killian Tillie

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Undrafted Gonzaga big man Killian Tillie is signing a two-way deal with the Memphis Grizzlies, his agent told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

The Frenchman acted as the Bulldogs' Swiss Army knife during his time in Spokane. His excellent 3-point shooting, defensive versatility, and capable playmaking skills allowed Gonzaga head coach Mark Few to deploy him in a variety of ways.

Tillie averaged 13.6 points, five boards, 1.9 assists, and one steal en route to earning All-WCC first-team honors this past season. There's no question he's a first-round talent, but injuries during his junior and senior season hurt his draft stock.

Bio

Position: PF/C
School: Gonzaga
Height: 6-foot-10
Weight: 220 lbs
Wingspan: 6-foot-10
Max vertical: 32 inches

Strengths

  • Legitimate floor-spacer; he shot at least 40% from deep in each of his four seasons at Gonzaga
  • Can facilitate the offense
  • Shows great defensive instincts

Weaknesses

  • Troubling injury history; he was limited to 39 appearances over his last two collegiate campaigns
  • Slender frame, lack of length puts him at a disadvantage against traditional big men

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