NBA Today: 3 undrafted NBA players who are set to feature heavily during the 2019-20 season

Modified Nov 08, 2022 11:44 GMT

Alex Caruso is among the undrafted stars that have a big role to play this season

#2 Joe Ingles

Joe Ingles has beaten the odds to establish himself as a starter with the Jazz

Joe Ingles impressed during his three seasons with the South Dragons of the National Basketball League but was not selected in the 2009 NBA draft. With his prospects in the United States looking bleak, Ingles headed to Europe and enjoyed successful spells in Spain and Isreal.

The Australian eventually linked up with the Los Angeles Clippers in the summer of 2014 but was waived just days ahead of the new season. However, Ingles was claimed by the Utah Jazz, and the small forward has been with the team ever since.

Ingles has slowly established himself as a starter for the Jazz, and despite turning 32 later this year, the Adelaide native is firmly in the prime of his career. After averaging 12.1 points, 5.7 assists, and 4.0 rebounds last season, Ingles will once again play a key role this season as the Jazz look to contend for a title after adding Mike Conley in free agency.