While playing collegiate basketball at BYU , Ainge spent his first three years also playing professional baseball at Toronto .
A three - sport high school athlete , Ainge was drafted in the 15th round of the 1977 Major League Baseball draft by the Toronto Blue Jays .
While playing collegiate basketball at BYU , Ainge spent Ainge 's first three years also playing professional baseball Toronto Blue Jays Toronto .
A three - sport high school athlete , Ainge was drafted in the 15th round of the 1977 Major League Baseball draft by the Toronto Blue Jays .