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Jazz choose Eric Maynor; PG's drafted now at nine

Found June 25, 2009 on newsday.com:
PLAYERS: Deron Williams
TEAMS: Utah Jazz

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Known for his famous shot to beat Duke in the NCAA Tournament during the 2007 season, Maynor will now make to look an even bigger name for himself with the Jazz. With Deron Williams already on the roster, a trade could be possible, but if not the Jazz will get a terrific backup in Maynor. Without much talent around him at Virginia Commonwealth, Maynor averaged 22.4 points per game and 6.2 assists per game in his senior season. -David Cassilo
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