Utah Jazz officially sign Ekpe Udoh

2017-07-21T18:23:26+00:00 2017-07-21T18:23:26+00:00.

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21/Jul/17 18:23

Eurohoops.net

Udoh was officially anounced by the Utah Jazz on Friday.

By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net

Utah Jazz announced the addition of forward/center Ekpe Udoh with a multi-year contract. Per team policy, terms of the agreement were not released.

Udoh enters his first season with the Jazz, after a successful stint with Fenerbahce from 2015-17. During the 2016-17 season, he appeared in 61 games in the Euroleague and Turkish Basketball Super League, averaging 11.1 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.9 blocks in 29.4 minutes per game. He also led Fenerbahce to their first ever Euroleague title and was named Final Four MVP.

The 30-year-old was also named a 2017 All-Euroleague First Team member and Turkish Super League All-Star as well as a runner-up for the Best Defender Trophy.

Originally selected in the first round (sixth overall selection) of the 2010 NBA Draft by Golden State Warriors, Udoh has appeared in 270 career games over five seasons in the NBA with Golden State, Milwaukee and the LA Clippers.

As mentioned in the official announcement, he will wear No. 33 for the Jazz.

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