Grizz Gaming acquires Zach “Vandi” Vandivier in four-team trade
December 21, 2023
Memphis, Tenn. — Grizz Gaming, the NBA 2K League affiliate of the Memphis Grizzlies, today announced the team has acquired Vandi (Zach Vandivier) in exchange for the 16th overall pick in the 2024 NBA 2K League Draft. Additionally, Grizz Gaming has acquired the 13th overall pick in the 2024 NBA 2K League Draft and a 2025 first-round pick from Pacers Gaming in exchange for Cooks (Michael Campbell). Grizz Gaming has also acquired the 27th overall pick in the 2024 NBA 2K League Draft in exchange for Crush (Rafel Davis).
Vandi, the leading scorer in Grizz Gaming history, returns to Memphis after previously spending three seasons with Grizz Gaming, from 2019-2021. Vandi became the first player in Grizz Gaming history to be named NBA 2K Player of the Week and be named an All-Star during the 2021 NBA 2K League season. During that season, Vandi scored 20-plus points in 24 of 28 regular-season games. Vandi appeared in 36 total games and averaged 26.1 points and 10.0 assists while shooting 53.1 percent from the field and 48.1 percent from beyond the arc. Last season for DUX Infinitos, Vandi averaged 19.2 points and 6.4 assists while shooting 58.9 percent from the field and 53.4 percent from beyond the arc.
Cooks averaged 18.8 points and 7.7 rebounds per game in 5v5 play last season for Bucks Gaming.
Crush averaged 5.9 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.9 steals per game in 5v5 play for the Gen.G Tigers last season.
Fans can visit the team’s website, grizzgaming.com, for all news, updates and happenings regarding the team. Additionally, fans can follow the team on Twitch at twitch.tv/grizzgaming, @grizzgaming on Twitter and Instagram, as well as GrizzliesGaming on Facebook to follow along with the team’s 2023 season.
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