The Utah Jazz NBA Draft Big Board
Nov 12, 2020, 2:40 PM | Updated: Nov 16, 2020, 2:51 pm
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – In the latest edition of the Jazz Notes Podcast, host Ben Anderson runs through his own NBA Draft Big Board for the prospects that could be available or the Jazz come draft night. The NBA Draft is less than a week away, but the number of names projected to be available when the Utah Jazz are selecting with the 23rd pick vary considerably.
You can listen to the full podcast in the player below, and click on each of the links to read a breakdown of each player on the big board and how they would fit with the Jazz in the draft.
Utah Jazz NBA Draft Big Board:
1. Tyrese Maxey: Guard – FR – Kentucky
Can you have too many versatile scoring guards on your roster?
Kentucky freshman Tyrese Maxey could provide the @UtahJazz with that answer. https://t.co/Jiqym032oR
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 4, 2020
2. Aaron Nesmith: Wing – SO – Vanderbilt
The @UtahJazz were one of the best three-point shooting teams in the NBA last season.
Why not add Aaron Nesmith, a 50% three-point shooting wing in the draft?#TakeNotehttps://t.co/mYuIZI2Duu
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 11, 2020
3. Precious Achiuwa: Big – FR – Memphis
Can Precious Achiuwa give the Jazz the frontcourt versatility they lack in the draft?
Read our scouting report here:https://t.co/NCAspdbxZm
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 11, 2020
4. Tre Jones: Guard – SO – Duke
Another potential draft option for the @UtahJazz: @DukeMBB PG Tre Jones.
Might be an ideal fit next to Donovan Mitchell in the long term. #TakeNote https://t.co/IhqFRCexG5
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 25, 2020
5. Kira Lewis: Guard – SO – Alabama
Speed kills, and Alabama guard Kira Lewis is the fastest player in the draft.
Could he find a spot in the @UtahJazz loaded backcourt?https://t.co/Uk3hNvTXBW
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) October 27, 2020
6. Cole Anthony: Guard – FR – North Carolina
Cole Anthony was a top 5 prospect coming out of high school, but might be slipping in the NBA draft.
Would he be a fit for the Jazz with the 23rd pick?#TakeNote https://t.co/BR6g4J1cXC
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 22, 2020
7. Cassius Winston: Guard – SR – Michigan State
With Conley and Ingles aging, the @UtahJazz may be smart to look at a point guard like Cassius Winston in the NBA Draft. #TakeNote https://t.co/oWW21JFYvh
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 13, 2020
8. Tyler Bey: Wing – JR – Colorado
Rounding out the PAC-12 NBA Draft prospects for the @UtahJazz, we look at Colorado forward Tyler Bey.
If you like crazy defense and high flying dunks, this is the guy for you Jazz fans. #TakeNote https://t.co/jwEdvBGjjr
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 22, 2020
9. Isaiah Stewart: Big – FR – Washington
The latest @UtahJazz NBA Draft prospects breakdown:
University of Washington big man Isaiah Stewart. #TakeNote https://t.co/RfunPFwlkL
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 8, 2020
10. Josh Green: Wing – FR – Arizona
Josh Green has the prototypical build for a modern NBA wing.
How would he fit with the @UtahJazz in the draft?#TakeNotehttps://t.co/HOOZlXl8NS
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 12, 2020
11. Aleksej Pokusevski: Big – Serbia
Aleksej Pokusevski is the unicorn of the NBA draft, could he help the @UtahJazz?#TakeNote https://t.co/VCTbjTdVfP
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 6, 2020
12. Tyrell Terry: Guard – FR – Stanford
Draft Prospect for the @utahjazz:
Stanford Guard Tyrell Terry
He's clearly modeled his game after Steph Curry and Trae Young, and has incredible shooting chops.
Does he fit with the Jazz?#TakeNote https://t.co/80ddw49eH8
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 15, 2020
13. Desmond Bane: Guard – SR – TCU
Desmond Bane is an interesting guard prospect.
Weird shot mechanics, (below?) average handles, but you can’t argue with his results.
Does he fit with the Jazz at 23?https://t.co/IaEs9V4rpG
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) October 22, 2020
14. Zeke Nnaji: Big – FR – Arizona
Would Arizona freshman Zeke Nnaji fit what the @UtahJazz need in the NBA Draft?
I broke it down here. https://t.co/Im94yGLeSm
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) November 12, 2020
15. Theo Maledon: Guard – 19 – France
Could any of these three international players help the @UtahJazz in the draft? #TakeNote https://t.co/cpEFnoDpgj
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 28, 2020
16. Jaden McDaniels: Wing – FR – Washington
In the first of many #NBADraft prospect breakdowns, I looked at the very intriguing @UW_MBB forward Jaden McDaniels. @UtahJazz fans will like this guy. #TakeNote https://t.co/6OPgwF5S2K
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) September 3, 2020
17. Jalen Smith: Big – SO – Maryland
Jalen Smith might be the floor spacing shot blocker the @UtahJazz have been searching for over the last several years.
Will he be available when the Jazz are drafting? https://t.co/MJJGT6L9fZ
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 21, 2020
18. Malachi Flynn: Guard – JR – San Diego State
The final prospect breakdown for Wednesday's NBA Draft.
San Diego State point guard Malachi Flynn has quickly risen up draft boards in the last few months, would he fit with the @UtahJazz?#TakeNote https://t.co/mMpGbSY6gY
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 16, 2020
19. Robert Woodard: Wing – SO – Mississippi State
The @UtahJazz need defensive versatility in the draft on the perimeter.
Can Mississippi State's Robert Woodard be that guy?#TakeNotehttps://t.co/OcjZSKuWzR
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 2, 2020
20. Leandro Bolmaro: Wing – 20 – Italy/Argentina
Could any of these three international players help the @UtahJazz in the draft? #TakeNote https://t.co/cpEFnoDpgj
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 28, 2020
21. Xavier Tillman: Big – JR – Michigan State
Michigan State big man Xavier Tillman brings the intangibles the @UtahJazz seem to chase in the draft. Could he be a fit with the 23rd pick?#TakeNote https://t.co/YbckWSHqh5
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 14, 2020
22. Nico Mannion: Guard – FR – Arizona
Nico Mannion has strong ties to the state of Utah, but would he be a fit for the @UtahJazz in the draft?
Read more about him here. #TakeNote https://t.co/szGM1FfgO1
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 12, 2020
23. Yam Madar: Guard – 19 – Israel
Could any of these three international players help the @UtahJazz in the draft? #TakeNote https://t.co/cpEFnoDpgj
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 28, 2020
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