Trail Blazers sign former Mizzou guard Phil Pressey
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Jan 28, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Boston Celtics guard Phil Pressey (26) shoots in the third quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Boston Celtics 110-98. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
PORTLAND, Ore. -- The Portland Trail Blazers have signed guard Phil Pressey and forward Cliff Alexander.
Pressey played the last two seasons with the Boston Celtics, averaging 3.1 points, 1.5 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 125 games. The 24-year-old was undrafted after playing at Missouri.
Alexander also went undrafted after averaging 7.1 points and 5.3 rebounds after one season at Kansas. His 56.6 percent field goals percentage led the Jayhawks and ranked fourth in the Big 12.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Alexander was a 2014 Naismith Boys High School Player of the Year as well as a McDonald's All-American.