After an incredible NBA lottery, the Utah Jazz are sitting pretty at the #2 spot in the NBA Draft. That means they will have a chance to choose from the top tier of the draft with their pick. The NBA Combine is now happening, and it officially kicks off draft season. The measurements become vital for teams at the top of the draft and can help shape the most important decision each team will make. Here are the measurements of the main prospects the Utah Jazz will be looking at. Oh, and just a reminder,
the height is measured without shoes. But since basketball is played with shoes on, you typically want to have an inch or so added when you’re thinking about the different prospects.
AJ Dybantsa
Height: 6’8.5”
Weight: 217
Wingspan: 7’0.75”
Standing Reach: 8’8”
Dybantsa comes out with solid numbers that confirm great size with his 6’8.5” height minus shoes. His wingspan is really good at the +4 differential. That said, this doesn’t raise any real red flags or give teams interested in the potential #1 pick any reason to question taking him. Dybantsa brings the measurements of a prototypical wing creator that teams dream of building their team around.
Darryn Peterson
Height: 6’4.5”
Weight: 199
Wingspan: 6’9.75”
Standing Reach: 8’7”
Peterson’s measurements are also unsurprising and great for a shooting guard. With shoes, Peterson will be about 6’6” and also brings a fantastic wingspan ratio at +5. The biggest question for Peterson will come from his medicals. If Peterson checks out clean, he makes a big case for the #1 pick in this draft. Dybantsa gets an edge on Peterson with his size, which gives him a fantastic ceiling, but Peterson should get the edge in pure skill. His scoring ability is the best in the draft, and we’ll see if the Washington Wizards make a surprise pick come draft night.
Cam Boozer
Height: 6’8.25”
Weight: 253
Wingspan: 7’1.5”
Standing Reach: 9’.0”
Boozer ends up with height just a hair shorter than AJ Dybantsa, but he brings a slightly longer wingspan and standing reach, which is great. Boozer combines a high level of skill and IQ that comes with fantastic functional strength. Boozer comes into the draft with one of the highest floors but could also be considered to have the lowest ceiling among the top prospects. The question for Boozer will be whether he can be the hub of an NBA offense or more of an off-ball player. It will be fascinating to see just how effective he can be. His production in college was fantastic, but does that translate to the NBA, or was he more of a bruiser that overpowered inferior college talent?
Caleb Wilson
Height: 6’9.25”
Weight: 211
Wingspan: 7’0.25”
Standing Reach: 9’0”
The numbers for Wilson are a little disappointing and could put him at #4 to Chicago if the Grizzlies are torn between Wilson and Boozer. He’s surprisingly light at 211, and I expected a longer wingspan than just 7’0.25”. What this does is lock Wilson into the 3/4 mold, although that’s not a change for teams that have followed him closely. Wilson does have fantastic athleticism, which could potentially help him go higher.
