Blake Ahearn Signs with Utah Jazz

Published on April 9, 2012 under NBA G League (G League)
Reno Bighorns News Release


RENO, NEV.- The Utah Jazz will sign Reno Bighorn Blake Ahearn it was announced today. This will mark the third GATORADE Call-Up for a Bighorn this season and the 50th for the NBA D-League during the 2011-12 season.

Ahearn played in 37 games with the Bighorns this season averaging 23.8 points, 2.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.0 steals per game. He was ranked fifth in the D-League in points. During the season, he shot a remarkable 96.2% from the free-throw line, which included a stretch of 110 consecutive made free throws. Ahearn's free-throw streak set the D-League record, and surpassed the NBA record of 97 straight. For his efforts, he was named NBA D-League Co-Performer of the Week on Jan. 3, along with Bighorn teammate Andre Emmett. Ahearn also became the NBA D-League's all-time leading scorer, with 3,804 total points.

Ahearn returns to the NBA, having played 12 games with the Miami Heat during the 2007-08 season, and three games with the San Antonio Spurs during the 2008-09 season.

Ahearn is expected to join the Jazz this week. The Jazz are currently 29-28 and are 2.5 games out of the last playoff spot in the Western Conference.

Reno Bighorns season tickets for the 2012-13 season are on sale today. Fans can become part of the Bighorns family with packages starting at $99. For more information, call the Bighorns front office at 775-853-8220 or visit RenoBighorns.com.

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