We’re slightly greater than midway by the season and the school basketball season is beginning to ramp up towards the conclusion of the common season so it’s time to revisit draft place and what prospects are presently in vary of the Utah Jazz this upcoming draft.
If the season ended right this moment, right here’s the place the Jazz would decide based mostly on the picks/rights they personal.
No. 13 (Personal decide)
No. 18 (through Minnesota)
No. 28 (through Philadelphia)
In earlier editions of this collection we’ve checked out quite a few different gamers together with Kel’el Ware, Terquavion Smith, Ausar Thompson, Tyrese Proctor, Kris Murray, Harrison Ingram, Leonard Miller, Jarace Walker, and Jordan Walsh. A couple of of these gamers have drifted out of Utah’s vary or even perhaps curiosity, however right this moment we’ll add 9 extra names to the record of potentialities.
We’ll have a look at who’s in Utah’s vary and who present mock drafts have the Jazz deciding on. The reference for particular picks might be a consensus massive board constructed by our very personal Anthony Cheng. It compiles the newest of 11 mock drafts and ranks them by common rank on massive boards or draft place in mock drafts.
Based mostly on the present consensus rankings, the Jazz could be projected to draft Gregory “GG” Jackson II, a 6-10 freshman ahead out of South Carolina at 13. At 18 Utah would decide 7-foot heart Kel’el Ware, a freshman out of Oregon. And at 28 the Jazz would choose Duke’s 7-foot-1 freshman heart.
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Suffice to say these consensus picks, whereas informative on the place these prospects rank for the time being, don’t assist us out in predicting who the Jazz may very well take. Contemplating a power of Utah’s roster going ahead is in its greater forwards and facilities (Lauri Markkanen, Walker Kessler, Jarred Vanderbilt) it’s unlikely the Jazz will load up on extra measurement. The primary-round picks will most likely be used so as to add versatility on the wing and ball-handling.
Listed below are a number of prospects I’d spotlight which can be presently in Utah’s vary.
The freshman wing is a little bit of a shock soar into lottery consideration however his play has justified that rise. Dick isn’t essentially the most high-flying wing and isn’t massive at simply 205 kilos. However he’s been a dynamite shooter (42.7 p.c from three) and a stable scorer (14.8 factors per sport).
If Dick is ready to fill out his body he might be an excellent 3-and-D participant on the very least. He already ranks excessive in defensive metrics on the collegiate stage and will get steals at a stable charge (almost three per 100 possession). Including extra weight also needs to make him a greater finisher on the rim.
Gregory “GG” Jackson II
South Carolina | Freshman | 6-10 | No. 13 in consensus (14.73 ADP)
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Regardless of writing Jackson off a bit within the above paragraph, there’s a risk Jackson might draw curiosity from the Jazz. Though he possesses measurement that might lend to him clashing with Markkanen position-wise, he’s a really fashionable ahead, one who handles the ball and works from the perimeter.
The draw back of Jackson is that proper now he’s very inefficient. Of 1,196 NCAA gamers with no less than 150 discipline purpose makes an attempt Jackson ranks 1,117 in True Capturing Share. He’s taking quite a lot of photographs, the sort usually taken by major scorers, however these photographs are usually not falling for him at a charge to be comfy handing him the ball and asking him to attain within the NBA. Maybe he might develop in that space however it’ll take time. He does have loads of that although. Jackson is simply 18 years outdated and gained’t flip 19 till December.
The solar of former Michigan nice, Juwan Howard, Jett is a participant with all-around scoring capability however his ground is no less than that of a floor-spacing ahead. Howard is making 38.2 p.c of his 3-pointers at a charge of almost seven per sport. Per Synergy Sports activities he ranks within the 91st percentile in spot-up taking pictures.
Defensively there’s some potential. He’s not been a world-beater on that finish and it might restrict his potential if the off-the-bounce scoring doesn’t translate to the NBA as properly. One other space of concern on the defensive finish is rebounding. Regardless of having good measurement, he solely grabs 2.7 per sport and he’s one of many greater gamers on his crew (except for the 7-1 Hunter Dickinson).
Brice Sensabaugh
Ohio State | Freshman | 6-6 | No. 19 in consensus (20.85 ADP)
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The upside for Sensabaugh, who’s been taking pictures up draft boards (The Athletic has him at 14th of their mock draft/massive board), is his scoring potential. Regardless of shouldering a rising scoring load (he wasn’t even a starter to start the 12 months) and taking all types of inauspicious photographs, Sensabaugh is making 50.6 p.c of his photographs general and 47.4 p.c of his threes. At 235 kilos, Sensabaugh is a wrecking ball within the paint however athletic sufficient to get across the courtroom.
The place skeptics could come up is the truth that Sensabaugh is probably going not going to proceed making the photographs he’s taking at this present clip, particularly not on the subsequent stage. But when he really is a particular shot-maker he might be a steal within the mid first spherical.
Rayan Rupert
New Zealand Breakers | 18 years outdated | 6-6 (7-2 Wingspan) | No. 22 in consensus (24.35 ADP)
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The Jazz have already proven curiosity within the younger Rupert (turns 19 in late Could). Utah was one in every of 9 NBA groups that despatched representatives to a Breakers sport on Jan. 26.
Rupert’s upside is rooted deeply in his potential to turn out to be a 3-and-D wing. He has the dimensions to do wo at 6-foot-6 and a wingspan of round 7-foot-2 Nevertheless, his 3-point shot is a piece in progress. This season Rupert has made simply 26.2 p.c of his 3-pointers and within the final 4 seasons in varied leagues hasn’t shot above 33 p.c from deep.
This 12 months Jones has made a giant soar and it has made him right into a potential first-round choice. His scoring is up from 11.6 factors per sport final 12 months to 14.5. However simply as essential are his jumps in 3-point proportion (29.2 to 40.6) and assists per sport (3.2 to five.0).
Limitations as an athlete could dissuade some from drafting him within the first spherical alongside together with his taking pictures historical past earlier than this season (and low quantity on this environment friendly season). There’s the likelihood, although, of him being a stable bench and rotation participant.
Shannon has repeatedly turned down coming into the draft. He might have entered after a breakout sophomore season the place he displayed his athleticism and potential for NBA scouts. He additionally had an opportunity to depart after being a part of a Texas Tech run to the Candy 16. His draft inventory hasn’t actually risen, even after transferring to Illinois and upping his scoring common from 10.4 per sport to 17.4.
Shannon has stable NBA potential with three-level scoring chops and good athleticism. His age at this level does stand out as a destructive however he might discover a spot within the rotation early as a scorer.
Jaquez is a participant that has nearly all the abilities of an NBA gamers however lacks among the athleticism. However he has sufficient athleticism plus stable measurement to have the ability to make the most of these expertise within the NBA. If he places a bit extra work into his 3-point shot (profession 32.7 p.c from three) and he might be a flexible wing with borderline starter potential.
Utah Republicans are set to meet Saturday to decide who they would like to appear on the ballot in the state’s upcoming primary, a process that will signal which of the candidates the party is favoring.
In Utah, there are two ways that candidates can gain ballot access in a primary. They can either gather signatures and petition for access, or the state party can place them on the ballot.
Three candidates in the GOP field have submitted the requisite signatures to appear on ballots regardless of the party’s choices. According to a Utah State University political scientist, Damon Cann, this means that the convention this year serves “more of a winnowing function.”
Republicans and Democrats are meeting on Saturday to choose which candidates they would like to place on the state primary ballots. Their choices could give an indication of who the party is favoring and who is likely to be the next senator representing Utah.
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The core question looming over the party conventions is whether the GOP will choose to put forward a candidate who follows in the path of Senator Romney, who is retiring, or Utah’s other lawmaker in that body, Senator Lee.
The contrast between the two Republican senators is sharp. On one hand, Mr. Romney is emblematic of a pre-Trump Republican Party and one of President Trump’s few critics within the ranks of Republican elected officials.
Mr. Lee, on the other hand, is far less critical of the former president in public and often publicly sides with members of the far-right House Freedom Caucus on issues ranging from national security to the debt ceiling.
“None of these candidates are running saying, ‘I will be just like Mitt Romney,’” Mr. Can says. “Usually in an open seat you have someone saying that they will be the heir to the incumbent.”
Potential favorites in the nine-candidate field to get the nod from the state party include a former speaker of the state’s house, Brad Wilson, and Congressman John Curtis.
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Mr. Curtis has positioned himself between Messrs. Romney and Lee, telling the Idaho Capitol Sun, “I have a lot of respect for both of them, but I just don’t think I’ve modeled myself after either.” Mr. Curtis has portrayed himself as an effective legislator and as a top Republican on the topic of climate change, founding the Conservative Climate Caucus.
Mr. Wilson is attempting to parlay his reputation as a conservative state house speaker into a successful Senate campaign, also positioning himself between Messrs. Romney and Lee ideologically. Mr. Wilson had also racked up the endorsement of more than 60 Utah lawmakers before Mr. Romney announced that he would not seek re-election this year.
“I am honored and encouraged to have the support of so many leaders from all corners of this great state,” Mr. Wilson said in a statement. “Utah needs a bold, conservative fighter in the U.S. Senate and I am humbled at the support and encouragement we’ve received so quickly.”
The most prominent acolyte of Mr. Trump’s in the race is the mayor of Riverton, a city of 45,000 in the Salt Lake City area, Trent Staggs. While Mr. Wilson enjoys the support of state officials, Mr. Staggs has courted endorsements from online conservative personalities and loyalists of Mr. Trump.
According to Mr. Cann, Mr. Staggs has tailored his campaign to court Republican Party insiders, who tend to be even more ideologically conservative than GOP primary voters.
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The last time Mr. Romney appeared before the convention, he was booed by the crowd — an indication that party insiders are more Trump-friendly than even GOP voters there.
“Utah is so unique in the country,” Mr. Cann says. “It’s as Republican of a state as you find in the United States but even among Republicans support for Donald Trump is lower — I’m not going to say it’s low, but it’s lower than it is in comparable states.”
Personalities including Arizona’s Kari Lake, a conservative influencer, Charlie Kirk, and a failed presidential candidate, Vivek Ramaswamy, have all endorsed Mr. Staggs.
Congressman Matt Gaetz and Senator Tuberville have also advocated for Mr. Staggs, who has independently campaigned at Mar-a-Lago and CPAC, making him a potentially formidable primary candidate even if he doesn’t get the party’s nod.
“I’m not just somebody going out there trying to pick up any old endorsement,” Mr. Staggs told the Salt Lake Tribune of his campaign. “These are intentional. These are folks that I want to be able to say, ‘I’m going to emulate their type of fire and energy and ability to push back against the establishment.’”
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Before entering politics, Mr. Staggs was the president at a multi-level marketing company, Regeneca, best known for male enhancement herbal remedies like RegenErect and RegeneArouse.
Whichever of the 10 candidates succeeds in getting the party’s nod Saturday, Mr. Curtis, Mr. Wilson, and businessman Jason Walton are still guaranteed to appear on the primary ballot, meaning that there will still be a live primary after the convention.
These stories feature real-life Utahns who speak candidly about the challenges and impacts of confronting their mental health, as well as their peers’.
(Provided) Clockwise from top left: Sarah Brown; Shem Busenbark; Maddie (last name withheld); Makaylee Moore; Natalie Clark; and AJ Perez.
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In Utah, suicide is the leading cause of death for those between 10 and 24. We are among the states with the highest rates of youth mental health disorders, and we have the highest prevalence of youth with untreated mental health needs.
There’s also a stigma that impacts our youth’s ability to speak freely about mental health. In fact, more than half of Utah children aged 3 to 17 who have a mental or behavioral health condition don’t receive treatment, The Tribune reported recently.
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Amid this crisis, young Utahns are finding creative ways to save lives through connection, community, conversation and more.
Several of these young leaders — some joined by a parent or trusted advisor — spoke with The Tribune about the work they do, why they do it and their advice for other young Utahns looking to get involved in mental health work. They also shared their story in their own words, via a format they all know well: social media. To protect their privacy, participants under 18 are identified only by their first names.
Beginning today, I’ll post two interviews a week for the next few weeks. I’ll update this page, but you can also find them here.
These stories feature real-life Utahns who speak candidly about the challenges and impacts of confronting their mental health, as well as their peers’. They also feature solutions. I encourage you to read and share them with young Utahns in your life who might feel self-conscious about their journey with mental health or who are looking to help their peers.
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This project fits into a larger goal of The Tribune to engage with and amplify younger Utahns’ voices. I’m grateful to The Solutions Journalism Network for its support and to the young leaders who bravely shared their stories.
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Utah has a youth mental health crisis. Meet the young leaders dedicated to saving their peers’ lives and eliminating stigma. Shem Busenbark, 24, works at @encircletogether, a Utah-based program which offers mental health services and programs for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults. He visited Encircle’s Provo house as a high schooler and says he feels “really lucky” to now help other young Utahns find community and self-expression. Visit sltrib.com to read about his efforts — and other young Utahns’ work — to improve mental health around the state. #utah #utahcheck #utahcounty #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #LGBTQ #lgbtqplus #lgbtqcommunity
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Smith thanked the fans as he greeted the crowd and announced the fans in Utah would have a part in choosing the name for the team next season.
“None of this happens without you,” Smith said to the crowd. “This is a community asset, a community team and everybody is going to have a part of it.”
General manager Bill Armstrong greeted the fans at the event and thanked the crowd for their support of the team.
“These guys are some of the toughest human beings you’ll meet for what they’ve gone through,” Armstrong said. “I know what it is like for them when they see you and see you cheer like that. You have no idea what that means to us.”
“Utah, you touched my heart today. You have no idea what that means to us. We will pay you back for all of that emotion you gave us today.”
“The process of the sale was complicated from everybody,” Tourigny said. “Both ownerships, past and present could not talk and the league would not talk as they were working on the business transaction [of the team].”
Tourigny said when he met with ownership, he and the team were excited about the move to Utah and the stability with the new ownership.
“From the moment Ryan and Ashley talked to us and how excited they were about having a team in Utah and they were talking about the growth in Utah, it got us excited,” Tourigny said. “We are excited and everybody is all in.”
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Forward Clayton Keller explained his excitement of the team’s move to Utah.
“A lot went on the last couple weeks but we are super excited to be here,” Keller said. “Just seeing the youth hockey programs and lot of kids knowing our names, we couldn’t be more excited.”
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