Jazz Have Another Reason to Be Jazzed About Darryn Peterson

News ArticlePublishedJul 20, 2026 at 05:07 PM EDTDarryn Peterson didn't exactly take over Summer League in the way some expected, but the Jazz still walked away with plenty to like. For a young player carrying the weight of being the No. 2 pick, Las Vegas was less about proving everything immediately and more about getting a glimpse of what could be coming.There were moments where Peterson looked every bit like the high-level guard Utah believes it drafted. The 6-foot-5 guard averaged 20.7 points and 4.0 assists in three games, showing off the ability that made him such an intriguing prospect. He showed he can score in a variety of ways when things are clicking.The moments were there. The consistency just wasn't always along for the ride. But that's expected.Peterson entered the draft proc