SALT LAKE CITY — Nigel Williams-Goss, the Jazz's second-round draft choice who came to town Wednesday to be introduced to the local media, is quite familiar with Utah, having played several games in the state as a collegian, both for the University of Washington and Gonzaga.
Turns out he has a BYU connection as well.
His best friend growing up in Happy Valley, Oregon, was Alex Humble, a current BYU student, who recently returned from an LDS Church mission and accompanied Williams-Goss to the Final Four in Phoenix.
“We’ve been best friends since fourth grade and he just got back from his mission,” said Williams-Goss.