Darryn Peterson Drops 28 in Jazz Debut as No. 2 Pick Eyes NCAA Rematch
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Updated · hoopsrumors.com · Jul 5
Darryn Peterson Drops 28 in Jazz Debut as No. 2 Pick Eyes NCAA Rematch
3 articles · Updated · hoopsrumors.com · Jul 5
Summary
28 points from Darryn Peterson powered Utah’s 103-102 Summer League win over Atlanta in his first game since March, with the rookie shooting 11-of-21 and hitting 4-of-7 from deep.
The No. 2 pick said facing Hawks big man Zuby Ejiofor sharpened his focus after St. John’s knocked Peterson’s Kansas team out of the NCAA Tournament on a game-winner.
Salt Lake City fans gave Peterson a standing ovation before tipoff, then quickly erupted again after his opening layup and a chase-down block on fellow rookie Kingston Flemings.
Elsewhere around Utah, Keyonte George received NBA approval to serve as an unpaid assistant coach for one July 9 Summer League game, while the Jazz’s Walker Kessler trade reflected concern over a potential $36 million-a-year offer sheet.