Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Williams Jr. (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's regular-season finale with the Nuggets. Williams Jr. will miss his 17th consecutive game with tendonitis in his left patellar tendon. Scotty Pippen Jr. and Jordan Goodwin could be solid DFS options and will see many extra minutes with most of the Grizzlies roster sitting out Sunday.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Williams Jr. (knee) has been ruled out again on Friday and will remain on the sidelines with tendonitis in his left patellar tendon. This will be his 13th consecutive game missed after becoming a surprising rotational mainstay this season. Williams is likely part of the team's future, so they're not going to risk him injuring his knee any further. In the meantime, Scotty Pippen Jr., Jordan Goodwin, and Lamar Stevens have all been solid streaming options. Each one of them can garner some DFS interest as well given the better matchup.

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Vince Williams Jr. (knee) will be absent for an 11th consecutive game on Monday against the Pistons. He's continuing to nurse a left knee injury. The 23-year-old out of VCU will get his next opportunity to return on Wednesday versus Milwaukee. Memphis also won't have Desmond Bane (back) on Monday, and John Konchar (foot) will likely miss another game, meaning we should see a lot of Scotty Pippen Jr., Jordan Goodwin, GG Jackson II, and Jake LaRavia again. The young Grizzlies have played well in recent weeks, although they tend to be inconsistent.

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Vince Williams Jr. (knee) will remain sidelined for a 10th consecutive game on Saturday versus Orlando. The 23-year-old is still dealing with a left knee issue and will have the next opportunity to return on Monday against Detroit. GG Jackson II and Jake LaRavia should continue to feature heavily for the Grizzlies without Williams Jr, although Saturday's matchup is an uncomfortable one for Memphis against a slow-paced team that has a very good defense.

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Vince Williams Jr. (knee) will be out for a ninth consecutive game on Wednesday versus the Lakers. He remains on the shelf with a left patellar problem, with the team downgrading him from doubtful to out. Williams Jr.'s absence has secured significant roles in the rotation for GG Jackson II and Jake LaRavia. The young Grizzlies should relish the opportunity to pit their talents against LeBron James (ankle), who is expected to return to the Lakers lineup on Wednesday.

Memphis Grizzlies forward Vince Williams Jr. (knee) is officially out on Monday versus the Nuggets. He's still dealing with tendonitis in his left patellar tendon. The 24-year-old has played 52 contests this season, averaging 10.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 3.4 assists. The Grizzlies lineup has been hampered with injuries this season. However, Desmond Bane (back), Scottie Pippen Jr. (shin) and Jake LaRavia (illness) will provide some relief to a depleted roster as they are available for Monday's tilt.

Memphis Grizzlies forward Vince Williams Jr. (knee) is expected to miss his seventh consecutive game on Friday while still suffering from tendonitis in his left patellar tendon. The Grizzlies roster is still suffering from tons of injuries at the moment with Luke Kennard (personal) and Lamar Stevens (adductor) already ruled out while Desmond Bane (back) is considered doubtful like Williams. John Konchar (heel) and Scottie Pippen Jr. (shin) are questionable at the moment, so streaming options could become slim. Right now, GG Jackson II, Jake LaRavia, and Trey Jemison are looking like the most likely streaming options that will be available.

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Vince Williams Jr. (knee) cannot play against the Warriors on Wednesday. He continues to deal with a left patellar issue that will keep him sidelined for the sixth straight game. There is no timetable for when he will return. For now, GG Jackson could see plenty of minutes while John Konchar and Jake LaRavia could see more action. Before getting hurt, the 23-year-old played well and was one of the critical players on the team's offense. Desmond Bane's return will take away shots from Williams Jr. once he is healthy.

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Vince Williams Jr. (knee) is considered doubtful to play against Sacramento on Monday. He continues to deal with a left patellar issue that has kept him sidelined for four games. Before getting hurt, the 23-year-old was riding great momentum as one of the focal points of the team's offense. Desmond Bane's return to action will take away shots from Williams Jr. once he's eventually ready to return to the court. It looks like it won't be the case on Monday, which gives GG Jackson II and Jake LaRavia further opportunities to impress. Monday's matchup is a great one for the pair against a run-and-gun team that doesn't defend well.

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Vince Williams Jr. (knee) will likely remain sidelined for Saturday's meeting with the Thunder, as the team considers him doubtful for the game. The 23-year-old is set to miss a fourth straight game with left patellar tendonitis. Luke Kennard, John Konchar, and Jake LaRavia have taken on larger roles during Williams Jr.'s absence and could see plenty of action again on Saturday, although Desmond Bane's (ankle) return to the lineup is about to have a major impact on the rotation.

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Vince Williams Jr. (knee) will miss a third consecutive contest on Wednesday against the Hornets. The 23-year-old hasn't been able to shake off left patellar tendon soreness. Williams Jr.'s absence should secure plenty of shots for Luke Kennard and GG Jackson II. Both players tend to be quite inconsistent with their performances, but in Charlotte, they face a team that struggles defensively -- only three teams have a worse defensive rating than the Hornets.

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Vince Williams Jr. (knee) won't play against Washington on Tuesday. He has been taken out of the lineup with left patellar tendon soreness. With Jaren Jackson Jr. (quadriceps) also unavailable, this could again be a crush spot for GG Jackson II, who led the team with a career-high 30 points on Sunday versus Oklahoma City. Luke Kennard could also have a large say in the offense, particularly with the team short of backcourt options.

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Vince Williams Jr. (knee) has been downgraded from questionable to out for Sunday's meeting with Oklahoma City. This will mark the end of a run with 14 consecutive appearances for Williams Jr., who has been among Memphis' main offensive catalysts during the latter half of the season. Williams Jr.'s absence will boost the fantasy appeal of Luke Kennard (knee) and GG Jackson (knee) II, who are both returning to the lineup after sitting out Friday's contest against Atlanta. Jake LaRavia will also have a chance to keep building on his recent momentum.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Williams Jr. came close to his first triple-double in the NBA after leading the team to a surprising win over the Milwaukee Bucks. Williams finished the victory with 18 points, 12 rebounds, seven assists, two steals, and two turnovers while shooting 7-for-11 overall. Williams has provided a surprising boost to the team's offense since he's joined the starting lineup and has vaulted himself into fantasy basketball consideration. According to Basketball Monster, he has provided enough fantasy value over the last week to be a top 50 player in nine-category leagues and top 85 over the last two months. He's a must-roster and must-start player at this point until the Grizzlies get healthier.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Williams Jr. (wrist) has been cleared to play ahead of Tuesday's game against the New York Knicks. This is good news for the Grizzlies who are already extremely banged up. Williams and Santi Aldama figure to play big roles in the rotation. The return of these two players should mean that Luke Kennard and GG Jackson head back to the bench. Despite that, both players should still have value in deep leagues even with a move to the second unit.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Williams Jr. (wrist) continues to deal with left wrist soreness and has been tagged as questionable for their Tuesday night contest against the New York Knicks. The second-year guard could not suit up against the Boston Celtics on Sunday and the Grizzlies were missing over half of their roster in a 40-point loss. Williams has become a big-time fantasy asset since the injuries have piled up for the Grizzlies. Across his last 13 games, Williams has averaged 15.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.2 steals, 2.3 made threes, and 1.9 turnovers a game while shooting 50.8% from the floor and 43.5% from deep. If Williams plays, he's a must-start, but if he has to miss another game, the Grizzlies' health is too erratic to name a streaming option until there's a clearer report.

Memphis Grizzlies forward Vince Williams Jr. (knee) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Thursday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Williams is back after sitting out Monday's game due to left knee soreness. The second-year forward should play heavy minutes with the Grizzlies shorthanded right now. That being said, Williams is worth rostering in most fantasy formats because he's asked to do more with the Grizzlies having multiple key players injured. David Roddy is expected to head to the bench with Williams back in the mix.

Memphis Grizzlies forward Vince Williams Jr. (knee) has been downgraded from questionable to out on Monday night and will not face the Sacramento Kings. The 23-year-old has been relatively healthy since stepping into a bigger role in the rotation. This would only be his third missed game since receiving more minutes and becoming a starter. While he's sidelined, along with 11 other players on the roster, the Grizzlies have signed Matthew Hurt to a 10-day contract. GG Jackson II and Scottie Pippen Jr. will likely be the biggest benefactors while Jackson would be the better streaming option.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Williams Jr. will move into the starting five ahead of Thursday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Williams will shift into the starting five with Ja Morant (illness) ruled out for this game. That means, Williams will start for the seventh time in the last eight games. The 2022 second-round pick has surprisingly been playing big minutes for the Grizzlies this season. However, Williams won't have great streaming value with Marcus Smart and Desmond Bane ahead of him in the rotation.

It's funny that every year at the NBA Draft, once the end of the guaranteed money and live appearances arrives at the end of the first round, everybody tunes out and refers to the 60th pick as "Mr. Irrelevant." That's not very accurate though, is it?Speaking historically, the title of "Mr. Irrelevant" could just as easily be applied to each pick in the draft, as organizations differ greatly in their evaluation of talent and their own needs, particularly in a year without the NCAA tournament. The nickname just doesn't reflect how basketball works anymore. Executives strategically stockpile second-round draft picks for the less burdensome financial obligations, and organizations in rebuilding mode get super creative to field a respectable team on a budget.Particularly in the NBA where worldwide talent is plentiful and positional lines continue to fade, the opportunity is everything: in the right situation, the right under-the-radar player can make an immediate, poignant statement. With professional development leagues for 16-18-year-olds, an ever-expanding set of domestic/international opportunities due to the sheer growth of basketball, and widespread NIL rights for college athletes, players of all levels and localities are starting to get their due exposure and now have enough freedom to hone their skills in a place, and at a pace, that fits best with their path to the NBA. 

Introduction

I am inherently skeptical and distrusting of scouting from the high school level to pre-Draft. That's why in this annual article, I tend to favor overlooked college players (love the mid-majors/non-power conferences) with either well-rounded, polished games or specific statistical specialties.We are going to discuss a handful of 2023 second-round picks and undrafted free agent signees who, given their individual skillsets and circumstances, warrant the attention of Fantasy Basketball Managers as potential high-impact rookies for the 2023-24 campaign who can quietly be acquired on clearance once they start showing signs of emergence.As I will frequently emphasize and reiterate: in 2023, there is very little difference between the vast majority of second-round draft picks and undrafted free agents--it always all comes down to the skillsets they possess, their capacity for growth, and the situations they've landed in.Seasons will be made and broken with early identification of the diamond-in-the-rough rookies. I used to list out the many examples from the past season in this introduction portion, but we are now in a beautiful era where there are just too many to count. There is also very little separating the featured players below and those dubbed "Honorable Mentions"--so put in the work and keep an eye out throughout the regular season for who is receiving and seizing their opportunities. 

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