Richie

Saunders

BYU’s 2025-26 season took a disappointing turn when Saunders suffered a torn ACL in February. However, it says a lot for the 6-foot-5 wing that he was still considered a potential first-round pick despite the injury. Playing alongside AJ Dybantsa, Saunders averaged 18.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.7 steals and 2.6 three-pointers before the injury. Having shot nearly 38 percent from deep, he’s capable of scoring on all three levels and providing some supplementary playmaking. He may not be ready to make his debut for the Grizzlies until a couple months after the season starts, which could affect how much of an impact he makes during his rookie year. However, he should eventually fill in as a strong wing piece for Memphis as they continue to build out this team.