DEBATE: AJ Dybantsa or Darryn Peterson! Who Will Utah TRUST With Their Franchise—Is AJ the SAFE Bet

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🗓️ 14 April 2026

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Summary

Utah Jazz fans face the ultimate NBA Draft dilemma: Should the team select AJ Dybantsa or Darryn Peterson with the coveted number one pick? Could one of these prospects ignite a new era in Salt Lake City? Leif Thulin breaks down AJ’s pro-ready offensive arsenal, highlighting his elite midrange game, advanced footwork, and ability to generate mismatches. Concerns about DeBonsa’s three-point shooting are weighed against his rapid development and high floor as a franchise-altering talent. On the flip side, Darryn Peterson’s reputation as a polished scorer with shades of Devin Booker and Damian Lillard takes center stage. Peterson’s perimeter shooting, defensive versatility, and Big 12 production—despite playing through injuries—underscore his star potential. The episode compares both prospects’ ceilings, NBA comps, and fit within the Jazz’s rebuilding timeline. Which rising star offers the best blueprint for Utah Jazz success?

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0:00.0	If the Jazz get picked number one, who should we pick,
0:05.6	AJ DeBonsa or Darren Peterson?
0:07.4	Find out next on Locked-on Jazz.
0:15.3	You are Locked-on Jazz, your daily podcast on the Utah Jazz.
0:19.9	Part of the Locked-on Podcast Network, your team every day.
0:28.1	What's up, Jazz Nation?
0:29.4	My name's Lee, and I'm excited and honored to have the opportunity to fill in for
0:32.7	David Locke on Locked On Jazz.
0:34.8	Today, I'll break down the case to pick AJ DeBonsa and Darren Peterson at
0:39.1	one. And then in the final segment, I'll tell you where I lean and why, for if the Jazz
0:44.1	pick number one, who is the Jazz's guy? Okay, let's dive right in and talk about someone that's
0:51.5	very familiar to most of us, AJ DeBonsa, played at BYU, has been
0:56.3	in the discussions for the state of Utah for quite some time. So I'm going to break down his
1:01.8	game, give you the pros, the cons, some nuanced stuff that I think he's very good at,
1:08.0	some stuff that I think he has struggled at and where I see his game
1:11.9	elevating to as a pro so first things first he has a very very highly advanced impressive array
1:23.3	of moves and his offensive package is pro level already. And it will get better, but he can
1:29.9	score in a plethora of ways. He can score from the post. He can score off drives. He's got footwork.
1:35.0	He's got guile. He's got physicality. And things that just are not typically present for guys
1:40.9	that enter college basketball as a freshman. He scores in many ways from the same
1:47.2	spots. And that's really important because the best scores have their spots. And if you were to say,
1:53.2	okay, Kevin Durant gets to a spot and raises up, you'd be absolutely correct. He does. But he's got
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