Former Beaver Drew Eubanks Joining Utah Jazz As NBA Free Agent
Per a report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, former Oregon State center/power forward Drew Eubanks will sign a two-year deal with the Utah Jazz worth $10 million.
Eubanks declined his player option with the Phoenix Suns earlier this offseason, paving the way for the OSU product to hit the free agency market. Free agency signings cannot be made official until July 6.
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The former Beaver and Troutdale, Oregon product entered the NBA prior to the 2018 season, signing with the San Antonio Spurs. Eubanks has a career scoring average of 5.9 points per game with an average of 4.6 rebounds per game.
In addition to time with the Spurs and Suns, Eubanks had a stint with the Portland Trail Blazers 2021-2023
In three seasons at Oregon State (2015-2017) Eubanks started 94 games and finished his career third in blocked shots (163) in school history. He was the #1 recruit in the state of Oregon for the class of 2015.
Eubanks joins a Utah team that went 31-51 last season.
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