The former Missouri Tiger power forward has signed with the
Memphis Grizzlies. Bowers says he is extremely grateful for the
opportunity, adding he can't wait to play for his hometown team.
Bowers, who grew up in Memphis, signed with the Grizzlies Friday
night. He averaged 14.1 points a game and 6.1 rebounds as a
senior.  He is now the third member from this years year's class
to make it with an NBA team. Center Alex Oriahki was drafted in
the second round Thursday to the Phoenix Suns, and point guard
Phil Pressey signed with the Boston Celtics as a free agent.