Former Utah Valley men’s basketball player and member of the Utah Jazz, Ronnie Price, was announced as the Director of Player Development for the team.
“Ronnie Price is a tremendous leader who will have a huge impact on the UVU men’s basketball program,” said head coach Mark Madsen in a statement. “I got to know Ronnie playing summer pickup basketball in 2004 at UVU. At that time, I was blown away not only with his basketball skill, but with who he is as a person. Ronnie later joined the Lakers and his knowledge of the game stood head and shoulders above the rest. Ronnie is going to have a huge impact here. I feel incredibly excited that he is joining the UVU staff.”
Price played for the Wolverines from 2002-2005 after transferring to the program from Nicholls State. As a senior, Price started 28 games for the Wolverines, averaging 24.3 points per game and shooting 43% from the field and 36% from 3-point range.
Price signed with the Sacramento Kings following his senior season. He would go on to have a 12-year NBA career — including stints with the Utah Jazz, Phoenix Suns, Portland Trailblazers, Orlando Magic and Los Angeles Lakers.
During his four seasons with the Jazz — from 2007-2011 — Price averaged 12.3 minutes, 3.8 points and 1.6 assists per game.
