Jaylen WellsMemphis Grizzlies · #0
Jaylen Wells is a 6-foot-7 3-and-D wing for the Memphis Grizzlies, drafted 39th in 2024 out of Washington State after transferring up from Division II. He immediately earned a starting role, made the 2025 All-Rookie First Team, and finished third in Rookie of the Year voting — a reliable perimeter shooter and defender with a rare rookie path.
Jaylen Wells — the report card
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Where Jaylen Wells stands
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Jaylen Wells — every number, three levels deep
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How the model sees Jaylen Wells
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Jaylen Wells career stats, season by season
| Season | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 79 | 25.9 | 10.4 | 3.4 | 1.7 | .425 | .352 |
| 2025-26 | 69 | 26.4 | 12.5 | 3.2 | 1.6 | .431 | .353 |
| Career | 148 | 26.1 | 11.4 | 3.3 | 1.7 |
The Lab
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Are the Memphis Grizzlies built to win?
Team projection rolled up from the roster + last-season baselines — and what it means for his role.
The Ballad of Jaylen Wells
Birth to now — the making of a legend, narrated and scored.
The beginning
A reliable 3-and-D wing — perimeter shooting and defense for the Grizzlies.
Turning pro
Drafted 39th overall, 2024 as a Guard.
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A reliable 3-and-D wing — perimeter shooting and defense for the Grizzlies.
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From Division II Sonoma State to Washington State, Wells was drafted 39th in 2024 and started immediately.
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He made the 2025 All-Rookie First Team and finished third in Rookie of the Year voting.
Off the court
- Height
- 6' 7"
- Weight
- 206 lbs
- College
- Washington State
- Experience
- 2nd Season
- Draft
- 39th overall, 2024
- Born
- Sacramento, California
- Age
- 23
- Jersey
- #0
Wells's story is one of steady ascent — a Folsom, California standout who climbed from Division II Sonoma State to Washington State to a starting NBA role, defying his draft position. Off the court, he co-founded a youth-focused venture, 'Sleep Nation,' reflecting an entrepreneurial streak.
His on-court identity is 3-and-D wing play — a 6-foot-7 forward who shoots a steady clip from three (around 35% across two seasons) and defends with size and versatility, a plug-and-play starter as a rookie. His rebounding and playmaking are modest, and health has been a question after wrist and toe injuries, but his shooting and defense project a valuable long-term rotation piece.
A steady 3-and-D wing — perimeter shooting, defensive versatility, and a plug-and-play role.
Jaylen Wells — frequently asked
The questions people ask most about Jaylen Wells, answered.
