Grizzlies sign Andrew Harrison to contract
By Andre Pruitt
Andrew Harrison has agreed to a deal with the Grizzlies.
Andrew Harrison has agreed to a deal with the Memphis Grizzlies. The former Kentucky guard’s deal is a three-year, $3 million deal that is fully guaranteed.
Andrew and his twin brother, Aaron Harrison, were one once highly touted guards coming out of high school in 2013. Both twins were widely considered to be top five players in a 2013 high school class that included Andre Wiggins and Jabari Parker.
Though, ultimately Andrew Harrison fell in the 2015 draft to the second round due to an underwhelming two seasons at famed Kentucky. The Memphis Grizzlies would nab him with the 45th pick in the draft.
After being drafted by the Grizzlies, Harrison was acquired by the Iowa Energy of the NBA Development before the 2015 season even started. The Iowa energy are the development team affiliate of the Grizzlies.
With the Iowa Energy, Harrison had an impressive season averaging 18 points per game. With his best game coming on December 11 vs the Canton Charge in which the guard had a season-best game with 31 points, seven rebounds, six assists and five steals in a 110–107 overtime loss.
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With this contract, comes no guarantee though that Aaron Harrison will crack the rotation. With shooting guards Tony Allen, Vince Carter, and Jordan Adams already ahead of him on the depth chart, it might be tough task for Harrison to see minutes. Though, he might see the floor if he gets minutes at the point guard as he did at Kentucky.
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