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The Utah Jazz's backcourt is in a great spot.
Headlined by 2025's breakout guard Keyonte George and the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, Darryn Peterson, the Jazz couldn't be set up better for success moving forward.
The second unit features Isaiah Collier and Cody Williams — two young players with the potential to evolve into vital contributors for head coach Will Hardy's bench.
But you can never have too much guard talent in the NBA, which is exactly why Utah agreed to a two-way deal with former Creighton standout Trey Alexander.
Alexander, 23, went undrafted in 2024 but has spent each season since with NBA teams and their G League affiliates. He spent his rookie campaign between the Denver Nuggets and Grand Rapids Gold before playing with the New Orleans Pelicans and Birmingham Squadron this past season.
Despite playing just 33 games across his two-year career thus far, Alexander was once one of the most productive collegiate guards the NCAA had to offer.
He was thrust into the starting role for Greg McDermott after Ryan Nembhard suffered a season-ending broken wrist in 2022 before being named to the Big East All-Freshman Team ... which was only the first league honor he received.
In his final season as a Bluejay, Alexander made 35 starts while averaging 17.6 points, 5.7 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game en route to an appearance on the All-Big East Second Team in 2023-24.
Creighton would defeat Akron in the opening round of the NCAA tournament before outlasting Oregon in a double-overtime thriller.
Alexander posted 20 points to go along with seven rebounds, five assists and one steal to send the Bluejays to the Sweet Sixteen.
There, Creighton fell to Tennessee, 82-75, ending Alexander's college career.
While the pros haven't been as kind to Alexander as college was, he still has plenty of time to prove he belongs — and he'll begin doing so with the Salt Lake City Stars.
Utah won't be expecting Alexander to eventually take over the backup point guard job from Collier, but there is a possibility for him to carve out a role as an unselfish, versatile combo guard.
Ironically, one of Alexander's Big East peers — St. John's alum and current Detroit Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins — serves as a great blueprint for him.
If Alexander shines in the G League and shows confidence and impact in his limited opportunities when the Jazz call him up, he'll be back on track to establish himself as a legitimate NBA contributor.
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Headlined by 2025's breakout guard Keyonte George and the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, Darryn Peterson, the Jazz couldn't be set up better for success moving forward.
The second unit features Isaiah Collier and Cody Williams — two young players with the potential to evolve into vital contributors for head coach Will Hardy's bench.
But you can never have too much guard talent in the NBA, which is exactly why Utah agreed to a two-way deal with former Creighton standout Trey Alexander.
Alexander, 23, went undrafted in 2024 but has spent each season since with NBA teams and their G League affiliates. He spent his rookie campaign between the Denver Nuggets and Grand Rapids Gold before playing with the New Orleans Pelicans and Birmingham Squadron this past season.
Despite playing just 33 games across his two-year career thus far, Alexander was once one of the most productive collegiate guards the NCAA had to offer.
He was thrust into the starting role for Greg McDermott after Ryan Nembhard suffered a season-ending broken wrist in 2022 before being named to the Big East All-Freshman Team ... which was only the first league honor he received.
In his final season as a Bluejay, Alexander made 35 starts while averaging 17.6 points, 5.7 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game en route to an appearance on the All-Big East Second Team in 2023-24.
Creighton would defeat Akron in the opening round of the NCAA tournament before outlasting Oregon in a double-overtime thriller.
Alexander posted 20 points to go along with seven rebounds, five assists and one steal to send the Bluejays to the Sweet Sixteen.
There, Creighton fell to Tennessee, 82-75, ending Alexander's college career.
While the pros haven't been as kind to Alexander as college was, he still has plenty of time to prove he belongs — and he'll begin doing so with the Salt Lake City Stars.
Utah won't be expecting Alexander to eventually take over the backup point guard job from Collier, but there is a possibility for him to carve out a role as an unselfish, versatile combo guard.
Ironically, one of Alexander's Big East peers — St. John's alum and current Detroit Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins — serves as a great blueprint for him.
If Alexander shines in the G League and shows confidence and impact in his limited opportunities when the Jazz call him up, he'll be back on track to establish himself as a legitimate NBA contributor.
Continue reading...
