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The Utah Jazz released their full 2026 Salt Lake City Summer League roster on Tuesday, unveiling a 16‑man group of young talent. The event will mark the first on‑court look at No. 2 pick Darryn Peterson and the second Summer League appearance for Ace Bailey, the No. 5 pick in last year’s draft who now enters his sophomore season as one of the franchise’s foundational pieces.
Peterson, wearing No. 22, arrives in Salt Lake City after a week of introductory events, including a press conference where he emphasized his eagerness to begin learning Will Hardy’s system. Bailey, listed at No. 19, returns to Summer League after a strong rookie campaign that earned him All‑Rookie Second Team honors and positioned him as one of Utah’s most promising long‑term building blocks.
Steve Wojciechowski will coach the Jazz’s Summer League unit, continuing his role overseeing Utah’s developmental program.
Utah’s 16‑man Summer League roster features a balanced mix of guards, wings and centers.
Max Abmas, Jonas Aidoo, Ace Bailey, Tamar Bates, Matt Cleveland, Eric Dixon, Hayden Gray, Micah Handlogten, Justin Harmon, Blake Hinson, Kylor Kelley, Jaxon Kohler, Bez Mbeng, Darryn Peterson, Mohamed Wague and Cody Williams.
The group gives the Jazz a wide range of lineup combinations, with multiple ball‑handlers, several versatile wings and a deep frontcourt rotation. Peterson, Abmas, Bates and Mbeng headline the guard corps, while Bailey, Cleveland, Hinson, Dixon and Williams provide size and scoring on the perimeter. Aidoo, Handlogten, Kelley, Kohler and Wague round out a center group built to fortify Utah’s interior during the three‑game slate.
For Peterson, the week represents his first opportunity to experience professional live game action, and for Bailey, it offers a chance to build on last season’s momentum and showcase how his game has expanded entering Year 2. Utah officials have emphasized the importance of early developmental reps for both players, particularly as the franchise transitions toward a more competitive phase following the addition of Peterson.
The event also serves as a proving ground for Utah’s returning prospects as Handlogten, Harmon, Cleveland and Williams will have opportunities to demonstrate growth. Meanwhile, newcomers such as Aidoo, Kohler and Wague will provide additional size and competition in the frontcourt.
The Salt Lake City Summer League opens next week at the University of Utah’s John M. Huntsman Center, where the Jazz will host three visiting teams before traveling to Las Vegas for the NBA’s main Summer League schedule. With a top‑two pick making his debut, a rising sophomore headlining the wing group and a deep developmental roster behind them, Utah enters the event with one of its most intriguing Summer League groups in recent memory.
For the Jazz, the week marks the beginning of a new era and the first real glimpse at the franchise’s new face.
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Peterson, wearing No. 22, arrives in Salt Lake City after a week of introductory events, including a press conference where he emphasized his eagerness to begin learning Will Hardy’s system. Bailey, listed at No. 19, returns to Summer League after a strong rookie campaign that earned him All‑Rookie Second Team honors and positioned him as one of Utah’s most promising long‑term building blocks.
Steve Wojciechowski will coach the Jazz’s Summer League unit, continuing his role overseeing Utah’s developmental program.
Utah’s 16‑man Summer League roster features a balanced mix of guards, wings and centers.
Max Abmas, Jonas Aidoo, Ace Bailey, Tamar Bates, Matt Cleveland, Eric Dixon, Hayden Gray, Micah Handlogten, Justin Harmon, Blake Hinson, Kylor Kelley, Jaxon Kohler, Bez Mbeng, Darryn Peterson, Mohamed Wague and Cody Williams.
The group gives the Jazz a wide range of lineup combinations, with multiple ball‑handlers, several versatile wings and a deep frontcourt rotation. Peterson, Abmas, Bates and Mbeng headline the guard corps, while Bailey, Cleveland, Hinson, Dixon and Williams provide size and scoring on the perimeter. Aidoo, Handlogten, Kelley, Kohler and Wague round out a center group built to fortify Utah’s interior during the three‑game slate.
For Peterson, the week represents his first opportunity to experience professional live game action, and for Bailey, it offers a chance to build on last season’s momentum and showcase how his game has expanded entering Year 2. Utah officials have emphasized the importance of early developmental reps for both players, particularly as the franchise transitions toward a more competitive phase following the addition of Peterson.
The event also serves as a proving ground for Utah’s returning prospects as Handlogten, Harmon, Cleveland and Williams will have opportunities to demonstrate growth. Meanwhile, newcomers such as Aidoo, Kohler and Wague will provide additional size and competition in the frontcourt.
The Salt Lake City Summer League opens next week at the University of Utah’s John M. Huntsman Center, where the Jazz will host three visiting teams before traveling to Las Vegas for the NBA’s main Summer League schedule. With a top‑two pick making his debut, a rising sophomore headlining the wing group and a deep developmental roster behind them, Utah enters the event with one of its most intriguing Summer League groups in recent memory.
For the Jazz, the week marks the beginning of a new era and the first real glimpse at the franchise’s new face.
Continue reading...
