Jaylen Wells is not all the way there yet, but you can see it coming. Every game there is a play, a smooth jumper, a confident drive, a poised finish, that reminds you why Memphis took the chance. The tools are real. The touch, the size, the patience with the ball. He looks like a young player still figuring out when to go and when to trust the rhythm, but the flashes keep stacking up.
Memphis knew this was a development bet. And you can see it paying off. His reads are clean, his defense disciplined, and now his confidence starting to show through, building off what he started last year as a rookie.
What stands out is his calm. He does not rush plays or force his shot. That kind of poise in a young player is rare, and it is why Memphis should stay patient. The promise is there, and every possession is another piece of that foundation.
Jaylen Wells might not be ready for the spotlight yet, but his game is quietly building toward something real. For a franchise that has built its success on development and belief, this is the kind of project that could pay off in a big way.
