Naz Mitrou-Long signs training camp deal with the Utah Jazz

Dec 17, 2016; Des Moines, IA, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Nazareth Mitrou-Long (15) shoots a three pointer during the second half against the Drake Bulldogs at Wells Fargo Arena. Iowa State won 97-80. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Former Iowa State star Naz Mitrou-Long has signed a training camp deal with the Utah Jazz. The 2017 second team All-Big 12 selection announced the signing on his Twitter page Wednesday afternoon.

It's official! I am truly blessed & ready to take on this next chapter in my life. Thank you, @utahjazz for the opportunity. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/yzfxhufQKy

— Nazareth Mitrou-Long (@NazzyJML) September 13, 2017

Mitrou-Long, a native of Missassauga, Ontario, Canada, played for the Sacramento Kings and Indiana Pacers during the NBA Summer League this past summer. He averaged 15.1 points while shooting 38.4 percent from 3-point range during his senior season with the Cyclones and finished his career second all-time in school history in made 3-pointers.

Mitrou-Long joins point guard Monte Morris, who signed with the Denver Nuggets after being selected in the second round of the NBA Draft, as players from Iowa State’s 2016-17 roster to sign NBA deals.

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