LAFAYETTE – Former Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns point guard Jay Wright was the 11th player selected in the first round by Northern Arizona in the 2017 NBA G League Draft on Saturday.
Wright, who played for the Ragin' Cajuns from 2014-17, was the third player picked by Northern Arizona (NBA G League affiliate for Phoenix) in the first round before having his rights shipped to Lakeland (NBA G League affiliate for Orlando).
The 2017 Sun Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Year and a member of the Lefty Driesell Defensive All-America Team, Wright led Louisiana in scoring team in scoring (16.