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BROOKLYN \u2014 Richie Saunders is a Memphis Grizzly.<\/p>\n

BYU\u2019s four-year star has been selected by Memphis with the No. 32 pick in Wednesday\u2019s NBA Draft, becoming the 20th Cougars player drafted since the NBA-ABA merger in 1976.<\/p>\n

Read more New York surged left. Utah chose the center. What does it mean for Democrats?<\/a><\/p>\n

BYU fans were understandably excited about Saunders\u2019 draft success. Here are some of the most notable reactions online.<\/p>\n

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Welcome to the \u303d\ufe0f, Richie Saunders! pic.twitter.com\/GFu7ErWehr<\/p>\n

\u2014 Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) June 25, 2026<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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RICHIE TO MEMPHIS! pic.twitter.com\/FYst7asGbK<\/p>\n

\u2014 BYU Men’s Basketball (@BYUMBB) June 25, 2026<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Richie Saunders is heading to Memphis! pic.twitter.com\/TUqLB8HhzU<\/p>\n

\u2014 Hype Train Podcast (@thehypetrainpod) June 25, 2026<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The moment Richie heard his name called \ud83e\udd79 pic.twitter.com\/0NlsFy1vV2<\/p>\n

\u2014 BYU Men’s Basketball (@BYUMBB) June 25, 2026<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Pick No. 32 belongs to Richie Saunders\u2757\ufe0f@BYUMBB \ud83e\udd1d@memgrizz <\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcfa 2026 #NBADraft on ESPN pic.twitter.com\/uwmJCoVu9E<\/p>\n

\u2014 Big 12 Conference (@Big12Conference) June 25, 2026<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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“Richie Saunders is going to be an NBA player for a long time.”@AdamFinkelstein loves this pick from the Grizzlies. \ud83d\udc40 pic.twitter.com\/R5a8Q0x1Oq<\/p>\n

\u2014 CBS Sports (@CBSSports) June 25, 2026<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Richie Saunders getting drafted #32 overall as a 25 YO (when the season starts) and coming off an ACL injury speaks to how highly NBA teams view him. I have no doubt he\u2019ll have a long NBA career.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Robby McCombs (@rtmccombs) June 25, 2026<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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I love Richie Saunders. When he appeared on my podcast, he discussed his recovery from a torn ACL and said when he returns to the court he\u2019s most looking forward to using a swim move on an opponent to crash the offensive glass. That mentality sums him up. A total maniac on the\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/s77NkCehNV pic.twitter.com\/vBq9iVy9QM<\/p>\n

\u2014 Kevin O’Connor (@KevinOConnor) June 25, 2026<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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BYU sharpshooter Richie Saunders is the second pick of Round 2. <\/p>\n

Four year college basketball legend. Winning player heading to Memphis. pic.twitter.com\/CM3c363btd<\/p>\n

\u2014 College Basketball Report (@CBKReport) June 25, 2026<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Dreams turned into reality for Richie Saunders \ud83e\udd29@BYUMBB | @memgrizz <\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfa5 @PriorityBkball pic.twitter.com\/qefKl6T4rt<\/p>\n

Read more Data center fallout upends Utah politics, ousting Senate president<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Priority Sports (@PrioritySports) June 25, 2026<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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What a beautiful opportunity for Richie and Sierra! Hard work, discipline, perseverance, facing adversity with deep courage\u2014I am so proud of Richie Saunders! Now the work begins! pic.twitter.com\/wgCRLurz1z<\/p>\n

\u2014 Rich Saunders (@RichSaunders10) June 25, 2026<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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There is not a player more deserving than Richie Saunders pic.twitter.com\/VHaFKEsqxp<\/p>\n

\u2014 Center Street Media (@CenterStMedia) June 25, 2026<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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I hope within a couple years, every barbecue joint in Memphis is serving brisket and pulled pork with a side of tater tots in honor of Richie Saunders.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Brigham’s Burner (@FiredUpCoug) June 25, 2026<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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PROvo. Congrats to the Tater Tot king, Richie Saunders! Memphis got a DUDE. #GoCougs \ud83e\udd19<\/p>\n

\u2014 Jonny Linehan (@jlinehan9) June 25, 2026<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Richie Saunders will be better than Austin Reaves<\/p>\n

\u2014 Top Tier BYU (@TopTierCougs) June 25, 2026<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Jazz Summer League is going to be a blast this year with the Grizzlies and Richie Saunders in town.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Bill (@Billgetzfroggy) June 25, 2026<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Fun fact: New Grizzlies guard Richie Saunders’ great-grandfather was the inventor of Tater Tots. \ud83d\ude05 pic.twitter.com\/luMPtMqbqN<\/p>\n

Read more Opinion: What \u2018Toy Story 5\u2019 got right \u2014 and wrong \u2014\u00a0about how screen time affects kids<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Underdog (@Underdog) June 25, 2026<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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