Font ResizeAfter bringing in Eric Maynor for an interview on the eve of the draft, the Jazz used their No. 20 pick in the first round on the point guard from Virginia Commonwealth.
Maynor lead VCU to the NCAA Tournament in two of the last three years, averaging 22.4 points and 6.2 assists as a senior, and hit the game-winning shot in 2007 as the Rams stunned Duke in the first round.
The Jazz watched as Indiana drafted North Carolina forward Tyler Hansbrough with the No. 13 pick and Atlanta took Wake Forest guard Jeff Teague with the No. 19 pick. They took Maynor ahead of Pittsburgh forwards Sam Young and DeJuan Blair.
The pick was booed when Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor announced it at EnergySolutions Arena, but Maynor will fill an area of need for the Jazz, who have searched for a consistent backup to Deron Williams the last two seasons.
Jason Hart, Brevin Knight and Ronnie Price all filled the role, but none of the three enjoyed sustained success. Williams, however, has averaged 37 minutes a game the last three seasons, leaving little playing time for his backup.
Maynor pulled out of a workout Saturday with the Jazz with back spasms, but scheduled a last-minute interview Wednesday. That last impression also ended up being the lasting one for the Jazz.
