Tye Ficklen (8th), Cooper Smith (6th), Parker Ashton (7th), Joshua Davis (7th), Tyrus Young (7th), Joe Buchanan (6th), Marino Dennis (7th) & Antonial Shannon (8th)
GRIZZLIES PREP By Stephanie Beliles | Photography courtesy of Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images
The Memphis Grizzlies have positioned themselves as hometown heroes with guiding principles that have made them a success story in the NBA. As an influential organization that is committed to their community, it is no wonder the Memphis Grizzlies saw the challenge in education for young men in Memphis and turned it into an opportunity to create another team of educated, evolved young men. Boys that would possibly be in otherwise failing schools and negative situations are molded into outstanding scholars, impressive communicators, and deeper thinkers. The Memphis Grizzlies recognizes that in order to make a city succeed, the youth needs to succeed, and they wisely created a partnership with Grizzlies Prep. If children are the future, then Memphis’ prospects got brighter when Grizzlies Prep opened their doors. Inspired by the philosophy guiding the Grizzlies success, Grizzlies Prep has adopted the core values of courage, commitment, integrity, responsibility, grit and excellence. These are the ideals that drive the boys to victory in the classroom. Grizzlies Prep has made its mission to ensure young men in grades
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six through eight excel academically and demonstrate integrity. By pairing rigor and discipline, they arm students with the skills they need to succeed in high school, college and life. As a result of their advanced curriculum and customized programming, Grizzlies Prep ranks in the top 5% in the state for growth.