Grant Jerrett, shown during the Utah Jazz' 2015-16 media day, left UA after one season in 2013. Β (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

 Rick Bowmer

At 23,Β Grant JerrettΒ has played just 51Β minutes in the NBA after leaving Arizona in 2012-13 as a freshman. After sitting out the 2015-16 season with shoulder surgery, Jerrett is on the Portland Trail Blazers roster. The Blazers have 14 guaranteed contracts and 15 available spots. Jerrett is one of three men invited to compete for that 15th spot when training camp begins in October.

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