OREM — It didn’t take long for former BYU guard Blaze Nield to find a new home and he won’t be far from his old one.
Utah Valley University coach Mark Madsen announced Thursday that sophomore guard Blaze Nield is transferring to UVU.
“Blaze Nield is a point guard leader. I love the defensive energy that Blaze brings to every game and his poise when directing his team,” Madsen said in a statement. “Blaze is a gifted passer who has the ability to set his teammates up while also finding the balance to score the ball himself keeping the defense honest. It’s rare to have a point guard who has the broad skill set that Blaze possesses — from shooting 3s to getting into the paint and rebounding with physicality. Blaze is an outstanding student and will fit seamlessly into the UVU community. I’m excited to welcome Blaze and his family to campus.”
The 6-foot-1, 185-pounder played sparingly this season for the Cougars and entered the transfer portal in mid-March.
Nield played a total of 59 minutes in 17 games. He made 4 of 7 shots from the field, 1 of 2 from 3-point range and 3 of 6 from the free throw line. He also dished out seven assists.
A Lehi High School product, Nield started his collegiate career at Utah State Eastern, where he averaged 20.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.6 steals. He shot 44.3% from the floor and 40.7% from 3-point range. He served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Washington, D.C.
Nield has two years of eligibility remaining.