From Deseret News archives:
Utah Jazz: Almond, Carroll shine at Rocky Mtn. Revue
Almond, the first-round pick of the Utah Jazz in 2007, has guaranteed money and a roster spot, but he wants to show that he deserves NBA playing time. That may well open up for him especially if Utah fails to match the offer sheet C.J. Miles signed last Friday with Oklahoma City.
Carroll, meanwhile, is just trying to make an NBA roster. The former Utah State star and Evanston, Wyo., native went undrafted last month, but he is playing for the New Jersey Nets at the Revue.
Almond and Carroll alternated in putting on an offensive shows during the Jazz's 87-79 win over the Nets Tuesday night at Salt Lake Community College.
Carroll, playing the point unlike his days as a shooting guard for the Aggies, finished with a team-high 22 points on 9-for-17 shooting in front of a crowd that cheered him all game.
Carroll directed his team to a lead of as many as 14 points before the Jazz went on a 15-2 run late in the third quarter. He is still learning the point guard position, as his coaches will attest, and he had just two assists with four turnovers, however.
"Jaycee did a much better job today, especially at the offensive end," said Nets assistant coach Brian Hill. "He got us out to a good start with a couple of nice plays. He gave us a lift throughout the game offensively."
Of course, scoring has never been a problem for Carroll. His (lack of) defense may be the reason he doesn't make the NBA. Jazz point guard Tyrone Brazelton, who didn't even play in the first half when the Nets opened up a 10-point lead at the break, scored 16 points on 7-for-9 shooting in the second half.
"Defensively I need to be better than I was tonight," said Carroll. "The first half I was pretty good. The second half I did a pretty poor job."
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