Zyon Pullin might not have heard his name called on draft night in 2024, but he’s making plenty of noise now. After a brief stint with the Memphis Grizzlies last season-just three minutes across three games-Pullin has exploded onto the G League scene with the Iowa Wolves, earning November’s G League Player of the Month honors.
And make no mistake: this isn’t just a feel-good story. This is a player putting up elite numbers with eye-popping efficiency.
Pullin’s Scoring Surge Is Turning Heads
Let’s start with the basics: Iowa is 6-2 and leading the G League in scoring by a wide margin, averaging 137.8 points per game. That’s more than seven points better than the next-best team.
And at the center of that offensive onslaught? Zyon Pullin.
Through seven games, the 24-year-old guard is averaging 27.7 points, 3 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game. That scoring mark ranks second in the league, trailing only Ron Harper Jr. of the Maine Celtics. But what really separates Pullin from the pack is how he’s getting those points.
He’s currently shooting a blistering 66.7% from the field, an absurd 54.5% from three, and 90.3% from the free-throw line. That’s not just efficient-that’s elite.
We’re talking about shooting splits that would make even the most seasoned NBA veterans take notice. And he’s not just padding stats in blowouts.
He’s delivering when it counts.
Take Iowa’s November 29 matchup against the Motor City Cruise. Pullin dropped 32 points… on just 10 field goal attempts.
That’s not a typo. Ten shots.
That kind of scoring efficiency is almost unheard of, especially for a guard who’s creating his own looks.
Over his last three games, he’s averaging 34.3 points. That’s not a hot streak-that’s a player operating on a different level.
Iowa’s Backcourt Is Stacked
Pullin’s dominance is headline-worthy, but he’s not the only Iowa guard lighting it up. Tristen Newton, a second-round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, has been just as electric in his own right.
Newton has suited up for all eight of Iowa’s games so far, averaging 27.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 8.8 assists, and 2.4 steals per game. He’s tied for third in the G League in both scoring and assists, and ranks ninth in steals. That’s a complete stat line from a player who’s impacting the game on both ends of the floor.
Newton originally joined the Timberwolves back in February after being claimed off waivers. He had brief NBA cameos with both Minnesota and Indiana last season, but like Pullin, he’s using the G League as a platform to show he’s ready for more.
A Trend in Iowa
Pullin’s Player of the Month honor marks the second straight season an Iowa Wolves player has earned the award in November. Last year, it was Leonard Miller-now with the Timberwolves-who took home the honors. That kind of consistency in player development speaks volumes about what Iowa is building.
But right now, the spotlight belongs to Pullin. He’s not just putting up big numbers-he’s doing it with surgical precision.
For a player who went undrafted just months ago, this kind of breakout is rare. And if he keeps this up, it won’t be long before NBA teams come calling again.
Because in a league full of hopefuls and high-flyers, Zyon Pullin isn’t just keeping pace-he’s setting the standard.