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Drew Eubanks has shown the Utah Jazz real culture
It’s now been about 10 days since the Utah Jazz were at a big crossroads of the season. Having won 3 of their last 6, Utah has done a great job putting them back into the best position possible to get some top-tier talent. It’s an impressive move of a cohesive plan that puts the Jazz on a track to have a chance at a title. That move will have incredible benefits in the long term. With so many long-term goals happening, it’s easy to forget the short-term moves in a losing season like this one. One of those moves the Jazz deserve credit for is signing Drew Eubanks this offseason.
There are two plays that have proven that Eubanks has been an incredible leader and teammate on the floor. The first was this play a few weeks ago against the Charlotte Hornets. Cody Williams, who has struggled this season, had a nice drive, completing an and-1. Williams, who appears very understated in general, didn’t react much. But who grabs him and makes a big deal of it? Drew Eubanks. It’s big brother energy, and I love it.
The next play was last night against the Memphis Grizzlies. In this game, Keyonte George was likely frustrated because it was the first time coming off the bench this season. On top of that, he did not shoot the ball well, and tension had to be mounting. In this play, George travels and turns over the ball. Ja Morant, who weirdly doesn’t make eye contact the whole time, tries to punk Keyonte George, even shoving him. You can see Eubanks watching the whole thing, then runs up to support Keyonte George, and shoving the eye contact, avoiding Morant out of the way. (One important thing from this video, they don’t include an important aspect of the altercation later between Drew Eubanks and Zach Edey. But I have that full altercation in the next video.)
That altercation leads to technicals, and play continues. I’d also like to add that Tom Segura Taylor Jenkins seems incapable of understanding when his own team starts an altercation.
The next play is the one that drew all the interest online. In the video below, you can see Zach Edey try a pathetic little elbow to … get back at Eubanks? Then Eubanks comes up the floor and shows him how you actually lay a shoulder into someone. Edey staggers back like Herman Munster tripping over his own giant, Frankenstein-sized shoes and then tries to walk up on Eubanks. Of course, he doesn’t do a thing, and the officials end up ejecting Drew Eubanks.
The NBA season moves quickly, and this will soon be forgotten. There is one group that won’t forget it, though: those in the Jazz locker room. But that matters the most for two reasons. Eubanks showed that he will have his teammates back when they need it and it also showed the young players how to handle a situation like that. Instead of the Grizzlies being able to try and punk Keyonte George all game, they had to deal with the tough-nosed Drew Eubanks.
Something tells me this is the face of someone who’s more than happy to get into it with anyone on the floor.
Like I said before, this offseason move might have been one of the best ones. The Jazz needed a player to teach toughness to this young team. It’s clear the Jazz knew that Eubanks could do it, and he has.
In what has a chance to be one of the most important nights in Jazz history, the Utah Jazz jumped in the NBA Lottery to the #2 spot for the upcoming NBA draft.
Here are the final results, which show all the movement.
Aside from it being a massive night for the Wizards, Jazz, Grizzlies, and Bulls, it was a devastating night for a few teams, but no one more than the Indiana Pacers. The Pacers, in their trade for Ivica Zubac, had a stipulation on their pick that if the pick was top-4 they kept it. But if it fell below 4, they would give it to the Clippers which is exactly what happened. Now, the Clippers, who are without Zubac, find themselves with a #5 pick to build around.
For the Jazz this is a culmination of four years of rebuilding that ends with an extremely satisfying end. Utah will now have one of the tier-1 players from this draft: AJ Dybantsa or Darryn Peterson. The player Utah drafts will be one of their cornerstone pieces and will have the chance to not only play, but be a part of a team that will be competing for the playoffs this season.
The Utah Jazz now have a Sinister Six core: Darryn Peterson (If AJ Dybantsa goes #1), Keyonte George, Ace Bailey, Lauri Markkanen, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Walker Kessler (if he signs). It’s quite the core with a mix of youth and veterans in their prime. With this group, the Jazz will have a chance to be one of the top teams in the Western Conference. Yes, the Thunder and Spurs are going to be difficult to beat, but Utah has the mix of talent, coaching, and depth that could absolutely do the trick.
Now the Utah Jazz look forward to the NBA Draft that be on June 23rd. Let the posturing begin!!
PROVO — An organization that has been a beacon of hope for Utah children and families just got a big upgrade in Provo.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Utah County on Friday held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its newest facility, marking the start of a new chapter in providing support for those who need it the most.
The new Kent B. Nelson Clubhouse, 131 N. Olympic Blvd., replaces the organization’s former Provo clubhouse, which had been in operation for more than 50 years. Boys & Girls Clubs of Utah County leaders said they had outgrown the aging facility and needed a larger, more modern space to support more community members.
“This new clubhouse is more than a building — it’s a central place where we can coordinate programs, support our staff, and amplify our impact across the region,” said David Bayles, CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Utah County, in a statement.
The organization’s mission was something the late former Utah County Commissioner Tom Sakievich was passionate about. His wife Marji and daughter Emily Sakievich attended Friday’s grand opening ceremony just as if he would’ve wanted to.
“He loved this project, and it meant the world to him,” Emily Sakievich told KSL. “This was actually one of the last places he went before he passed. (He) and my mom stopped by to just see how progress was going; he would be so excited to see this come together.”
The former commissioner died last December at the age of 72. Tom Sakievich resigned from the seat in September 2024 after being diagnosed with glioblastoma brain cancer.
Emily Sakievich said her father was a big supporter of helping children in the Boys & Girls Clubs feel supported while he was in office.
“He would have all of them come to his office and talk about how government works and how they can be a part of it someday,” she said.
The new 20,000 square-foot facility expands on resources and programs offered at its previous site for community youth and families experiencing hardships.
The clubhouse will provide safe, engaging, and educational programs in a modernized building fit to serve more than 14,000 Utah children and teens.
A variety of programs including after-school, summer activities and STEM learning will be offered at the new facility. Other resources include internet safety programs, mental health support, nutrition initiatives, and housing assistance for families experiencing homelessness.
“We’ve been able to increase the capacity so much and add preschool and other things; we can even benefit more families — and we can benefit them for a longer period of time, from younger to older, where there are no gaps.” Provo City Council Chair Katrice MacKay told KSL. “So I’m really excited. It’s a fantastic thing for the city and for our residents.”
Leaders of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Utah County say the new $6 million Provo clubhouse was designed as a welcoming space where children and teens can explore new interests, build life skills, and receive mentorship from caring staff.
“The Boys & Girls Clubs have been a cornerstone of youth development in Utah County for decades,” said Janet Frank, board president, in a statement “This new clubhouse strengthens that mission, allowing the organization to extend its reach and impact across the entire region.”
Friday’s event took place while children who attend the Boys & Girls Clubs were in school, so another ceremony for kids and their families is planned for the end of the month.
“The Boys & Girls Club is for every kid out there,” Bayles said. “We want to accomplish what every parent wants for their kids — we want them to have a safe place to learn and grow, to be successful in school, to build social skills and to go on and be great members of society.”
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HUNTSVILLE , Utah (KUTV) — Three motorcycles crashed on Trapper’s Loop in northern Utah, according to the Utah Highway Patrol.
Officials said one motorcycle traveling northbound on SR-176 near milepost 10 failed to maintain its lane while navigating a curve.
The bike crossed into oncoming southbound traffic, where it collided with two other motorcycles. Officials said all three riders were taken to a nearby hospital in stable condition. All were wearing helmets and protective gear.
Speed is believed to have been a contributing factor in the crash.
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