Jazz Welcome 11 More Draft Hopefuls

Jun 9, 2022, 1:45 PM

UConn forward Tyrese Martin was one of 12 draft hopefuls to workout for the Utah Jazz Thursday (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

(Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

BY BEN ANDERSON

Utah Jazz Insider

SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Jazz welcomed another 11 players in for workouts on Thursday with the June 23 draft just two weeks away.

The Jazz don’t have any picks currently in the draft, but got to see several players who have a chance to hear their names called in the second round on Thursday.

Here are the top names that worked out for the Jazz in the two-group session.

Darius Days from LSU has dropped out of the @utahjazz workout today. pic.twitter.com/dk9tj4TZoB

— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) June 9, 2022

Tyrese Martin: Forward – UConn

An athletic, high-energy forward, Tyrese Martin showed he could guard multiple positions during his four-year college career.

Began his career at Rhode Island but transferred to UConn for his junior and senior season and didn’t see a dramatic drop off in his numbers.

‼️13PTS‼️14REB‼️

Tyrese Martin posted a big double-double in Game 4 of #EliteCamp! 💪🏽 The @UConnMBB alum showed out and made his mark!! pic.twitter.com/4EgA5DjjDG

— NBA G League (@nbagleague) May 18, 2022

The main question about Martin is whether or not his three-point shooting is to be believed. After shooting 32 percent from the three-point line during his first three college seasons, Martin’s shooting spiked to an impressive 43 percent on a career-high 3.4 threes per game.

Martin wasn’t expected to get drafted during his final season at UConn, but may have worked his way into the second round during the pre-draft process.

Gabe Brown: Forward – Michigan State

Gabe Brown has intriguing size at 6-7 to go along with his career 38 percent three-point shooting over four seasons at Michigan State.

He won’t create offense for himself at the NBA level, but his frame, athleticism, and three-point shooting give him potential as a 3-and-D wing.

Brown is a borderline second-round pick.

Quenton Jackson: Guard – Texas A&M Borderline Draft Pick

Good height for a guard at 6-5, but at just 175 lbs Quenton Jackson will have to add weight to compete at the NBA level.

Jackson averaged 14.8 points and 2.0 assists during his final year at Texas A&M and was named to the All-SEC second team.

Texas A&M knocks out No. 1 seed Auburn in the SEC tournament 😳

What a finish for Quenton Jackson pic.twitter.com/cSz0OxyZZL

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 11, 2022

Shot 41 percent from the three-point line in 2020-21, but saw that number drop to 34 percent in his final season.

Jackson can really elevate in the half-court and finish on top of the rim despite his lack of size, but is a borderline second-round pick.

JD Notae: Arkansas Borderline Draft Pick

A stat-stuffing guard at Arkansas, JD Notae showed he could fill up a box score with the Razorbacks averaging 18.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 3.7 assists as a senior.

Has excellent speed and athleticism despite standing just 6-2 and weighing under 200 lbs.

Notae struggled to shoot the ball in college knocking down just 33 percent of his 5.7 threes over his four-year career.

The guard is a borderline second-round pick.