Utah Jazz · 2026 NBA Draft · Pick #2 · (22-60)
Top Positional Needs:
- PG
- C
- 3-and-D Wing
Round 1 Pick #2
Projection: Darryn Peterson (PG, Kansas)
Why: Utah jumped to No. 2 in the lottery and takes the class's best lead-guard shot-creator — the franchise cornerstone Salt Lake City has lacked.
Alternates: Cameron Boozer (PF, Duke), Caleb Wilson (PF, UNC)
Round 2 Pick #44
Projection: Ryan Kalkbrenner (C, Creighton)
Why: Multi-time BIG EAST DPOY gives Utah a ready-made backup 5.
Alternates: Ugonna Onyenso (C, UVA), Alex Condon (C, Florida)