The NBA is currently loaded with players who spent time playing for the Kentucky Wildcats at some point. Several of the league’s biggest stars are former Cats, and now, one more is rejoining the ranks after spending a season playing overseas.
Trey Lyles spent last year playing for Real Madrid in Liga ACB and Euroleague. Prior to that, he spent several years with various NBA teams. Now, he’ll return to the NBA after signing a one-year deal for the veteran minimum with the Minnesota Timberwolves, per reports.
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When Lyles last played in the NBA, he was a member of the Sacramento Kings, and averaged 6.5 points and 4.6 rebounds per game. For his career, he has averaged 7.6 points and 4.3 rebounds per game while playing about 18 minutes per contest.
Lyles spent just one season at Kentucky, and was a part of the legendary team that almost completed a perfect season. He was a key part of that team, and averaged 8.7 points and 5.2 rebounds per game.
We congratulate Lyles on his new deal.
This article originally appeared on UK Wildcats Wire: A former Kentucky Wildcat is returning to the NBA next season
