SALT LAKE CITY — Oh la la, ze Utah Jazz might have anozer player wiz a French accent next season.
William Howard, a wing player from France, has agreed to sign a contract with the Jazz, but it's "still far to go with buyout and contract signings," a source told Deseret News writer Eric Woodyard.
The 25-year-old Howard plays professionally for Limoges in France.
Howard was born in Montbrison, France, and ended up playing high school ball in Maryland. He was planning on playing collegiately for Washington but ended up not qualifying and returned to his native country.