Jazz Draft Darryn Peterson No. 2 After 20.2-Point Freshman Season at Kansas
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Updated · ESPN · Jun 24
Jazz Draft Darryn Peterson No. 2 After 20.2-Point Freshman Season at Kansas
3 articles · Updated · ESPN · Jun 24
Summary
Utah used the No. 2 pick on 19-year-old guard Darryn Peterson, tying the highest selection in franchise history as it pushes to end a four-year lottery run.
Peterson averaged 20.2 points for Kansas — a freshman school record — and Utah said its review found no red flags after cramping issues cost him 11 games last season.
The Jazz see him as a long-term backcourt fit with Keyonte George, who averaged 23.6 points and 6.1 assists in a breakout third season.
That pairing adds to a roster Utah believes is ready to compete after February's trade for two-time All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr. and Ace Bailey's All-Rookie campaign.