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| HT/WT: 6-5, 199 lbs |
| Birthplace: Canton, OH |
| Age: 19 |
| School: Kansas |
| Experience: R |
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1:36Grading Darryn Peterson's Summer League
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0:48Top 2026 NBA Draft Picks Shine in Summer League
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1:04AJ Dybantsa Drops 23 Points in Summer League
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1:42Wagler, Peterson Drop 23 Points in Summer League
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1:00Expectations for Darryn Peterson with Jazz
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1:28Summer League Preview: Peterson Shining So Far
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1:08Dybantsa vs Peterson: Top 2 Picks Facing Off
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1:02What to Expect from AJ Dybantsa's Summer League Debut
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0:58What to Expect from AJ Dybantsa vs. Darryn Peterson
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1:37Darryn Peterson's Summer League Impact
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1:12Top draft picks debut in NBA Summer League
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8:54NBA Summer League Standouts
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1:13NBA Summer League Standouts: Darryn Peterson Starts Off vs OKC
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1:59What Darryn Peterson Brings to the Utah Jazz
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1:29Love it or Leave It: Darryn Peterson and All That Jazz
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1:45Breaking Down Jazz's Potential Starting 5 With Darryn Peterson
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1:21NBA Draft Grades: Jazz Select Darryn Peterson No. 2 Overall
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0:40Breaking Down 2026 NBA Draft Player Comps: Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer
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0:56Peterson or Boozer: Who Should the Jazz Draft at No. 2?
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1:33What Boozer and Peterson Camps Are Feeling Before the Draft
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Top Darryn Peterson News
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Jazz's Darryn Peterson: Team-high 22 minutes in win
Peterson accumulated three points (1-5 FG, 1-2 FT, 0-2 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and one steal in 22 minutes during Sunday's 109-97 preseason victory over Denver.
Petersen made his NBA debut, sliding straight into the starting lineup, as expected. Although he struggled with his efficiency, the fact that he played a team-high 22 minutes is an encouraging sign. He should open the regular season as a key piece in the rotation, putting him firmly on the fantasy radar. As a rookie point guard, managers should expect some ups and downs when it comes to his shooting splits. However, his role alone should lend itself to plenty of opportunities, making him a viable target in the 100 range of drafts.
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Jazz's Darryn Peterson: Impressing with maturity
Peterson has impressed veteran teammate Jusuf Nurkic with his maturity and work ethic during training camp, according to Jazz reporter Chandler Holt.
Nurkic said that in 13 NBA seasons he hasn't seen a player enter the league with Peterson's level of maturity, adding that the rookie spends so much time working that Utah has nearly had to tell him to stay out of the gym. Peterson is preparing for his first NBA season after being selected No. 2 overall in the 2026 NBA Draft and should have an opportunity to take on a substantial role immediately.
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Jazz's Darryn Peterson: Gearing up for rookie campaign
Peterson (rest) is set to compete for a starting role during training camp in the fall.
The rookie No. 2 overall pick has Ace Bailey to overcome for the top spot at shooting guard with the Jazz. Whether he starts or comes off the bench right off the bat, Peterson is certainly primed for a significant role for Utah in 2026-27. Over five Summer League appearances, the 19-year-old stood out with averages of 23.0 points, 5.2 assists, 3.2 rebounds, 1.2 blocks and 1.0 steals per game.
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Jazz's Darryn Peterson: Won't play Friday
Peterson (rest) is out for Friday's Summer League game against Portland, per Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City.
Peterson is sitting out Utah's Summer League finale Friday. The rookie first-rounder is primed for a significant role with the Jazz in 2026-27.
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Jazz's Darryn Peterson: Inefficient in SL loss
Peterson ended with 15 points (4-16 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block over 29 minutes in Wednesday's 94-82 Summer League loss to the Spurs.
After resting Monday, Peterson returned to action Wednesday but struggled to find his shot, finishing with his lowest scoring output of the summer. In his previous four appearances between the Salt Lake City and Las Vegas portions of the Summer League, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft had scored at least 20 points in each contest. Peterson figures to play a significant role from the outset of the 2026-27 regular season.
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Jazz's Darryn Peterson: Available to play
Peterson (rest) is available to play in Wednesday's Summer League game against the Spurs, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.
After getting a maintenance day Monday, Peterson will be back in action. The rookie is averaging 22.3 points and 5.5 assists through four exhibitions.
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Jazz's Darryn Peterson: Won't play Monday
Peterson (rest) has been ruled out for Monday's Las Vegas Summer League game against the Bulls, Sarah Todd of The Deseret News reports.
Peterson will skip the second leg of a back-to-back set, but he should be back in action for Wednesday's game against the Spurs. With Peterson on the sidelines, Bez Mbeng could get some time to shine in a starting role.
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Jazz's Darryn Peterson: Nets 23 points with four stocks
Peterson finished with 23 points (6-18 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-8 FT), two rebounds, five assists, two steals and two blocks over 26 minutes during Sunday's 104-82 Las Vegas Summer League loss to the Clippers.
Peterson showcased his explosiveness with a vicious throwdown early in the game, and while he didn't have his most efficient outing, he did an excellent job drawing contact and getting to the free-throw line. He's been one of the standout performers at Summer League, elevating expectations for his already highly anticipated rookie season.
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Jazz's Darryn Peterson: Eight turnovers in loss
Peterson finished with 24 points (6-18 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 6-8 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one block over 30 minutes in Thursday's 92-88 Summer League loss to Washington.
Peterson was productive during the Salt Lake City Summer League. Although he kept it going on the scoring end Thursday, he was inefficient shooting the ball. Turnovers were also an issue once again, as the 2026 No. 2 overall pick committed eight on the night. It's unclear how much action Peterson will see throughout his time in Las Vegas, though it's reasonable to believe he will clean up some of those issues, especially once he adjusts to the speed of the professional level.
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