Kenneth Lofton Jr. Named 2022-23 Kia NBA G League Rookie Of The Year
Official Release /March 31, 2023
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Memphis, Tenn. – Memphis Grizzlies two-way player Kenneth Lofton Jr. was named the 2022-23 KIA NBA G League Rookie of the Year, the NBA G League announced today.
In 17 appearances in the regular season, Lofton Jr. averaged 20.2 points per game, 10.5 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.2 steals. Lofton Jr. scored 20+ points in 8 games and 30+ points twice, including a career-high 33 points against Delaware on Feb. 3.
Lofton Jr. secured the first triple-double of his career on Feb. 7 against Birmingham, finishing with 20 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists. He notched nine double-doubles throughout the regular season.
The 20-year-old was named to 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 on Feb. 19.
Undrafted out of Louisiana Tech in the 2022 NBA Draft, Lofton Jr. signed a Two-Way contract with the Memphis Grizzlies on July 2, 2022.
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