Utah Jazz: Kentucky forward Trey Lyles is picked No. 12 in NBA draft

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    Kentucky coach John Calipari called Trey Lyles the X-factor last season for the Wildcats. And on Thursday night, still buzzing after hearing his name called as the 12th pick in the NBA draft, the newest member of the Utah Jazz said he thinks he can be a factor immediately in Salt Lake City.

    "I think for the Jazz I can come in and contribute right away," Lyles said shortly after he was picked. "They have a young team, so I think I'll be fitting in perfectly."

    The 6-foot-10 Lyles, who averaged 8.7 points and 5.2 rebounds per game during his only collegiate season, should provide the Jazz with some frontcourt depth, and could eventually provide the kind of mobile, floor-stretching forward coach Quin Snyder wants in his offensive system.

    - See more at:http://www.sltrib.com/sports/2665789-155/utah-jazz-kentucky-forward-trey-lyles
     

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