Peterson Explodes in Jazz Summer League Debut

The Utah Jazz commenced their Salt Lake City Summer League campaign with a thrilling 103-102 overtime win against the Atlanta Hawks on July 4th. Rookie Darryn Peterson immediately made his mark, delivering a remarkable 28-point performance in just 27 minutes during his summer league debut. He shot an efficient 11-of-21 from the field, including 4-of-7 from three-point range, adding five rebounds and two blocks. Despite eight turnovers, Peterson's impressive showing generated significant excitement for his upcoming rookie season.

Another standout was third-year wing Cody Williams, who contributed 17 points, five rebounds, and two blocks. Williams demonstrated noticeable physical improvements and a poised, confident demeanor on the court, a positive sign for his development. However, like Peterson, Williams also struggled with ball security, committing five turnovers. The Jazz's depth was further highlighted by the minimal playing time given to undrafted free agent signings Micah Handlogten and Jaxon Kohler, indicating they are not yet considered ready for rotation minutes by the coaching staff.