Overview
- NBA insider Shams Charania reported that Memphis has added the 6-foot-10 center to its roster.
- Memphis turned to Bassey with Ty Jerome, Scotty Pippen Jr., Brandon Clarke, and Zach Edey sidelined.
- Bassey is a Lagos-born Nigerian international who moved to the U.S. as a teenager after starring at the Giants of Africa camp.
- At Western Kentucky, he averaged 15.9 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks per game and earned Conference USA Player of the Year in 2021.
- He was drafted 53rd by the 76ers in 2021, later joined the Spurs on a two-way deal that was converted to a standard contract after G League development.