Gilyard will start at point guard in Friday's matchup with the Jazz, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Ziaire Williams (hip) sidelined, the Grizzlies will go with a smaller lineup featuring the 5-foot-9 Gilyard in the backcourt alongside Marcus Smart. The second-year player will be making the first start of his NBA career. The 25-year-old is averaging 1.8 points and 3.0 assists across 11.8 minutes in five games this season.