FAYETTEVILLE — Ronnie Brewer’s going to be moving a bit closer to home.
The former Razorbacks standout (2004-06) and Fayetteville High graduate is now a member of the Memphis Grizzlies. The Utah Jazz traded him for a protected first-round pick in the 20011 NBA Draft.
Memphis liked Brewer because of his versatility. He can help the squad at the shooting guard and small forward position. Brewer is a fine defender, who is great a making steals.
Brewer is not the greatest ball handler and is not a long-range bomber, but he’s got a solid mid-range jumper and his athleticism allows him to finish around the basket and and rebound.
It’s speculated that the Jazz did not want to resign Brewer, whose contract is up.
Brewer is the son of Ron Brewer Sr., one of the Hogs’ famed Triplets. Brewer senior had a nine-year vagabond NBA career.
