Darryn Peterson

Darryn Peterson is a professional basketball guard for the Utah Jazz, selected with the second overall pick in the NBA Draft. Peterson was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top-ranked players in his class, earning Naismith Trophy High School Player of the Year and McDonald's All-American honors before attending the University of Kansas. Before his college career, Peterson made history off the court as the first high school athlete to sign a Name, Image and Likeness deal with Adidas.

A 6-foot-5 combo guard known for his explosive first step and scoring ability, Peterson has drawn comparisons to NBA players such as Devin Booker and Kobe Bryant. His physical attributes, including a 6-foot-10 wingspan, align with those of top scoring two-guards in NBA history. During his season with the Kansas Jayhawks, Peterson averaged 20.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1.4 steals per game, earning second-team All-Big 12 Conference honors and honorable mention All-American recognition from the Associated Press and the U.S. Basketball Writers Association. He scored 20 or more points in 12 of his 24 college games and was never held to single digits.

On the international stage, Peterson represented the United States at the FIBA Under-16 Americas Championship, averaging 16.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 3.3 steals per game, leading his team to a gold medal and earning all-tournament honors. Peterson has demonstrated the potential to develop as a perimeter defender and compete for All-Defensive and All-NBA selections, as well as scoring titles.

With the No. 2 overall pick in the NBA Draft, the Utah Jazz selected Peterson, viewing him as a key piece in the team's rebuilding efforts. Peterson joins the Jazz backcourt alongside Keyonte George, with expectations that his skills and versatility will contribute significantly to Utah's future success.