Why former Aggie great Sam Merrill is optimistic heading into NBA draft

Utah State guard Sam Merrill dribbles against San Diego State Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Logan, Utah. Merrill hopes to hear his name called during the NBA draft on Wednesday night. | AP Photo/Eli Lucer
LOGAN — After being raised on Utah State basketball and then starring for the Aggies the past four years, Sam Merrill is extremely well versed in the history of USU basketball for a 24-year-old.
When asked who was the last Aggie to be selected in the NBA draft, he quickly responded, “