The versatile guard is the highest draft pick out of Vanderbilt since Will Perdue went 11th in 1988.
Wade Baldwin IV won't have to leave the state of Tennessee. The Memphis Grizzlies selected him with the 17th pick of the 2016 NBA Draft on Thursday night.
Baldwin was a standout player in his two seasons at Vanderbilt, going from overlooked recruit to first round draft pick in two seasons. He led the Commodores in scoring and assists per game last season and earned a reputation as a fearless, strong defender who could lock down opponents behind the three-point line and alter their shots inside of it.