Darryn Peterson Joins Utah Jazz as No. 2 Pick in 2026 NBA Draft

Former Kansas guard Darryn Peterson was selected with the second overall pick by the Utah Jazz in the 2026 NBA Draft. After the lottery, Peterson said he felt “happy to be home” and praised the fit with Utah during his introductory press conference in Salt Lake City on June 27, 2026.

Peterson refuted earlier rumors that he did not want to play for Utah, explaining that he had not held private workouts with the team but maintained a strong connection to the state. He is expected to become the Jazz’s franchise player and will face his high‑school rival AJ Dybantsa, the No. 1 pick, in future match‑ups.