Ex-Tiger Raynere Thornton makes G League roster

Raynere Thornton made the Memphis Hustle roster Monday.

Photo by: Matthew A. Smith

Nov 04, 2019 | Men's Basketball

Georgia native played two seasons at the UofM, averaged 6.2 points and 5 rebounds

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Former University of Memphis men's basketball player Raynere Thornton has earned a spot on the roster of the Memphis Hustle, the Grizzlies' NBA G League affiliate.

A 6-6 guard/forward, Thornton made the team's 13-man roster announced Monday.

During his two seasons at the UofM, Thornton, a native of Marietta, Ga., averaged 6.2 points and 5.0 rebounds. He also shot 48 percent and finished with 58 steals and 25 blocks.

Thornton scored a career-high 21 points in February 2018 against Houston and grabbed a career-best 14 rebounds in January 2019 against SMU. He started 32 of the UofM's 36 games last season and helped the Tigers to a 22-14 finish and a National Invitation Tournament appearance.

The Hustle open their season at home Friday against the Texas Legends at the Landers Center.