THE 2024 National Basketball Association (NBA) Draft is rapidly approaching, with each team making their final preparations ahead of adding some young talent to the best competition in the world.

There is some seriously impressive young talent available, with the crop stretching all around the globe as more international players begin to gain recognition. Suddenly, the collegiate system is not the only method to joining the NBA, which has allowed a broader range of players to compete at the top level.

With the NBA wrapping up the 2023/24 season as we speak, the teams already eliminated have spent the past few weeks considering which players they will select to prepare for the future, and the recent Draft Lottery saw the official order determined.

With that in mind, Rookie Me Central will be taking a look at each team and how their draft will potentially pan out on June 26-27. With all 30 sides in their own unique situation, there is plenty to unpack ahead of the next injection of exciting players.

The penultimate team on the agenda for the week are the Utah Jazz, who competed well last season but could not book a spot in the playoffs and fell into the lottery as a result.

Utah Jazz

Draft Selections

10, 32

Contracted Players

John Collins, Jordan Clarkson, Colin Sexton, Lauri Markkanen, Taylor Hendricks, Keyonte George, Walker Kessler (team option), Brice Sensabaugh, Kenneth Lofton Jr., Darius Bazely

The Jazz have built a roster that has plenty of solid pieces, without an A-Grade superstar player, allowing any additions to thrive in the system quite early on, as each individual plays a key role.

With its first pick, Utah could put the perfect complimentary piece next to Keyonte George, and add Stephon Castle. Focusing on a defence-first mindset and the ability to lift an entire team with his hustle plays, Castle could be an ideal fit for the Jazz. Although he has work to do on his shooting game, the upside is certainly worth a pick, given his prowess as a playmaker, defender and his ability to put pressure on the rim.

With their second pick, the Jazz could look to add a valuable wing prospect in Kevin McCullar Jr., who slipped in the draft rankings due to injury. Kansas ruled him out after a injuring his knee, and his presence was sorely missed. He should be an important asset given his ability to play multiple roles and can slot into any lineup with ease.