The Utah Jazz announced yesterday evening that former UMBC star Jairus Lyles signed with the team. Lyles is most well known for playing a pivotal role in UMBC becoming the first 16-seed in the NCAA Tournament to defeat a one seed by beating Virginia 74-54.
The 6-foot-2 guard has been playing with the Utah’s Summer League team, averaging 7.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 15.5 minutes per game.
As of right now, the terms of the deal haven’t been released, even still, this signing comes as a bit of surprise as the Jazz have three point guards that should be on the roster come October: Ricky Rubio, Dante Exum and Raul Neto.