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Danny Ainge confirms Jazz rookies will play in summer league

Danny Ainge confirmed this week that Taylor Hendricks, Keyonte George and Brice Sensabaugh will suit up in summer league.

Utah Jazz CEO Danny Ainge confirmed this week that Taylor Hendricks, Keyonte George and Brice Sensabaugh will be among the players to suit up for the team in summer league.

The Jazz introduced the trio this season after drafting them in the first round of last year’s draft. They each contributed at various times throughout the year with the Jazz, and a couple of them even saw time in the G League with the Salt Lake City Stars.

The organization has formulated an offseason plan for them to take the next step in their development. The upcoming summer will require plenty of work on and off the court, Ainge said, but the players appear ready for the challenge.

We’ve organized plans for them for the whole summer. I think they’re excited about it but it is going to be tough. It is going to be a lot of work. They will play in the summer league, assuming they’re healthy and still doing well. We plan on them playing in the summer league, along with whatever draft picks we have, Darius Bazley and Kenny Lofton. Those guys are in our plans and will be with us throughout the summer.

Hendricks, the ninth pick, averaged 7.3 points and 4.6 rebounds on 37.9% shooting from 3-point range in 40 appearances. He joined the rotation from the G League just before the All-Star break and played a large role with the team down the stretch.

George emerged as the player most ready to contribute, averaging 13 points, 4.4 assists and 2.8 rebounds in 75 games. The 16th pick finished sixth in scoring among first-year players and is a strong choice to be named to the NBA All-Rookie first team.

Sensabaugh spent most of the season in the G League, though played 32 games with the Jazz. He produced his best stretch at the end of the season, averaging 13.4 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists on 43.2% shooting from 3-point range over the last eight games.

Jazz coach Will Hardy gave Hendricks and Sensabaugh a larger role down the stretch with mounting injuries and the season out of reach. They offered a glimpse of what they can bring nightly and will now head into what projects will be a big summer for their future

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Jazz rookie Brice Sensabaugh: ‘I’ve improved a lot since college’

Brice Sensabaugh only has one appearance with the Jazz but still believes he has made great strides, thanks to his time in the G League.

Brice Sensabaugh has only one appearance this season with the Utah Jazz, but the 28th pick still believes he has made great strides on the court, thanks to his time in the G League.

Sensabaugh has made 16 appearances with the Salt Lake City Stars, averaging 18.7 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.2 steals on 39.3% shooting from 3-point range. He has six 25-point games, including a season-high 31 points on Dec. 1.

The opportunity to log consistent playing time with the Stars appears to be paying off for Sensabaugh. Out of the rotation with the Jazz, Sensabaugh has had the chance to play through mistakes and develop his game on the court in the G League.

“(The minutes with the Stars are) really valuable, just getting into the swing of things and getting that extra experience and extra reps,” Sensabaugh told Rookie Wire. “From top to bottom, with the extra coaching, it has all been super useful to me in getting into a rhythm and getting into game shape and everything like that.”

The 20-year-old made two appearances with the Stars at the G League Winter Showcase at the Orange County Convention Center this week in Orlando, Florida. He totaled 41 points, 11 rebounds, five assists, three steals and one block in those two games.

Sensabaugh is one of 16 players in the G League with at least six 25-point games this season. He was a strong scorer in college at Ohio State, given his ability to work at all three levels, which has been on display with the Stars.

He believes he is much improved since joining the organization.

“I think I’ve improved a lot since college,” Sensabaugh said. “I still got a few things to tighten up; you can always be better. I’m just going to keep working at, take it day by day and keep getting 1% better.”

Sensabaugh returned to the Jazz after his two-game stint with the Stars in the G League Winter Showcase. With the Stars off until Thursday, Sensabaugh will likely remain with the Jazz and could see some action with one game on the schedule this week.

The time with the Stars has helped ease him into action at the next level and prepare himself to contribute to the Jazz. He will be ready once that opportunity presents itself.

“I’m trying to be as good as possible, as early as possible,” Sensabaugh said. “I’m just going to keep working. When I get my time with the Jazz, (I will) maximize that opportunity and prove myself there to solidify myself.”

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Jazz rookie Brice Sensabaugh erupts for 31 points on G League assignment

Jazz rookie Brice Sensabaugh registered his first career 30-point game in the G League to lead the Stars in a loss to the Lakers.

Utah Jazz rookie Brice Sensabaugh on Friday registered his first career 30-point game on assignment in the G League to lead the Salt Lake City Stars in a loss to the South Bay Lakers.

Sensabaugh produced 31 points, three rebounds, two assists and one steal in the 138-123 loss at home. He had 19 points in the fourth quarter and finished  11-of-18 from the field, including 7-of-11 from 3-point range, in 32 minutes.

The 28th pick became the seventh player in the G League this season to score at least 30 points with seven or more 3-pointers. He did most of his work from the 3-point line but was also able to drive into the paint and finish near the rim.

Sensabaugh is averaging 17 points, 6.3 rebounds, four assists and 1.3 steals on 39.7% shooting from 3-point range in nine appearances with the Stars. He has scored in double figures five times, including four 25-point efforts.

He has made one appearance with the Jazz and has spent much of the early season with the Stars. The team views his time in the G League as a valuable part of his development to prove himself and adjust to the increased competition.

Sensabaugh is among several young players on the roster that the team will look to develop over the course of the season. They are high on his potential and believe he’ll eventually be able to contribute nightly.

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Jazz rookies Taylor Hendricks, Brice Sensabaugh help hand Ignite 59-point loss in G League

Jazz rookies Taylor Hendricks and Brice Sensabaugh combined for over 40 points in the G League to lead the Stars to a win over the Ignite.

Utah Jazz rookies Taylor Hendricks and Brice Sensabaugh combined for over 40 points Monday on assignment in the G League to lead the Salt Lake City Stars to a dominating win over the Ignite.

Hendricks produced 19 points, five rebounds, three steals and three blocks, and Sensabaugh poured in a team-high 25 points, five rebounds and five assists in the 158-99 victory. In all, seven players scored in double figures for the Stars, who led by as many as 61 points in the game.

Veteran John Jenkins paced the Ignite with 20 points, while Babacar Sane had 17 points and Tyler Smith added 15 points off the bench. The 59-point result was the worst loss in Ignite history.

The contest was the second game for Hendricks and Sensabaugh in the G League. The two players have been out of the rotation to start the season with the Jazz, and project to log significant time with the Stars throughout the year.

Hendricks is averaging 12 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.5 blocks and 1.5 steals on 42.1% shooting from the field with the Stars. Sensabaugh, who missed much of the summer with a knee injury, is averaging 26 points, 6.5 rebounds, 6.5 assists and two steals.

The minutes in the G League will help Hendricks and Sensabaugh log meaningful playing time against increased competition. They have each shown, in a limited sample size, that they have the talent and ability to contribute in the NBA with added development.

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Will Hardy on Jazz rookies: ‘They have not backed down for one second’

Hardy said there is a possibility that their three first-round picks see minutes to start the regular season.

Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy on Friday said there is a possibility their three first-round picks see minutes in the rotation to start the regular season.

The Jazz added Taylor Hendricks (ninth pick), Keyonte George (16th pick) and Brice Sensabaugh (28th pick) through the NBA draft on June 22. The team also signed undrafted forward Joey Hauser to a two-way contract on July 3.

Of the trio of first-round picks, only George played in summer league. Hendricks (hamstring) and Sensabaugh (knee) were dealing with injuries and were held out of action. However, the three players are healthy and are ready for the start of training camp.

“The three of them are incredibly high character,” Hardy said. “They go at it. They have not backed down for one second out here playing with our veteran guys. Training camp is going to show us a lot. I think there is a world where each of them play could play themselves into minutes.”

George shined with the Jazz in three appearances before suffering an ankle injury in Las Vegas. He was named to the all-summer league first team after averaging 21.2 points, 6.3 assists and 2.7 rebounds on 44.4% shooting from 3-point range.

Hendricks is highly touted out of UCF for his ability as a shot blocker and floor spacer. Meanwhile, Sensabaugh impressed last season at Ohio State as a scorer given his size and ability to work at all three levels. Each projects to be able to help the Jazz.

Training camp will serve as a tremendous opportunity for the three players to make a name for themselves and lock in a spot in the rotation. The team will know a lot more about them throughout the preseason.

“If they come and they have a good camp and look like they’re ready to help the team, then that’s where we’ll go,” Hardy said. “If not, we’ll use the resources we have available to try to help them get ready as quickly as possible. All three of them are 19 years old.

“I think the biggest thing for those three players in training camp is not about me or (general manager) Justin (Zanik) and what we think of them, it’s about earning the trust of their teammates because if their teammates think they can help them win, they’ll be all about it.”

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NBA 2K24: Ratings revealed for the first round of the 2023 NBA draft

The official player ratings and other features for NBA 2K24 have been unveiled as the popular video game hit stores on Friday.

The official player ratings and other features for NBA 2K24 have been unveiled as the popular video game hit stores on Friday across all platforms around the world.

The latest installment of NBA 2K features three distinct editions, each honoring Kobe Bryant. The game, for the first time, also allows for crossplay, meaning users on different gaming consoles can still play with their friends online.

In addition to many of the new features and updates unveiled in the game, fans are equally as excited to see the initial player ratings. Of course, with a new group of players set to enter the league, many are curious to see how the rookie class would be graded.

The franchise, led by marketing director Ronnie 2K, previously revealed the ratings for several first-rounders this year. With the game officially available for purchase around the world, the grades for each rookie have been unveiled.

Here are the ratings for the first round of the 2023 NBA draft.

Former Ohio State guard Brice Sensabaugh selected in NBA draft first round

The one-and-done Ohio State freshman sensation was selected in the first round #GoBucks

It was no surprise when [autotag]Ohio State[/autotag] guard [autotag]Brice Sensabaugh[/autotag] declared for the NBA draft and tonight the decision paid off.

The 6-foot, 6-inch and 235 pound Florida native was selected with the 28th pick in the first round by Utah Jazz. He makes it two drafts in a row where an Ohio State player was selected in the first round following Malaki Branham last season.

Sensabaugh was fantastic in his lone season wearing the Scarlet and Gray, averaging 16.3 points and 5.4 rebounds (team leader in both) while shooting 48.2% from the field and 40.5% from three. He was named as a 3rd team All-Big Ten performer and made the All-Freshman 1st team.

Congratulations to Brice and best of luck as he begins his career with the Jazz.

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Projected first-rounder Brice Sensabaugh now cleared for team workouts

Sensabaugh suffered a knee injury in March that sidelined him at the end of the Buckeyes’ season.

Former Ohio State forward Brice Sensabaugh was recently cleared to begin working out with teams ahead of the NBA draft, according to Jonathan Givony of ESPN.

Sensabaugh suffered a knee injury in March that sidelined him for the final two games of the Buckeyes’ season. He eventually required surgery to address the injury, which prevented him from participating in workouts to this point in the pre-draft process.

He is back on the court and went through various drills at his pro day last week. He will likely begin ramping up his visits with teams with the draft approaching in less than three weeks.

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Sensabaugh was named to the Big Ten All-Freshmen team after averaging 16.3 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.2 assists on 40.5% shooting from 3-point range. He finished eighth in the conference in scoring and 13th in the country in offensive box plus-minus (plus-7.8).

The 6-foot-6 Sensabaugh ranked fourth in the country in usage rate (34) and emerged as a strong scorer during his lone season in college. He can work from all three levels and boasts great size to play at the next level at 235 pounds.

He is most commonly projected to be a mid-to-late first-round pick. He will have the opportunity to improve his stock now that he has gained clearance to participate in team workouts.

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2023 NBA Mock Draft 5.0: 58 projections after the early entry withdrawal deadline

Rookie Wire took a look at where the next draft class stands following the early entry withdrawal deadline.

The NBA pre-draft process crossed another important checkpoint on the schedule with the early entry withdrawal deadline coming and going this week.

Prospects had the opportunity to test the waters and meet with teams to gain feedback on their potential draft stock. To maintain their remaining college eligibility, they had to withdraw from consideration by 11:59 p.m. EDT on Wednesday.

The deadline saw several potential second-round picks withdraw from the draft and return to school. With name, image and likeness playing a prevalent role in college basketball, players were likely swayed to stay one more year to work on their games and capitalize financially.

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The 2024 draft is also projected to be weaker than in past years, which also may have played a role in some players opting against turning pro. They likely believe they will have a greater chance of being a first-round pick next year.

With several players off the board, teams can prioritize workouts and interviews with those individuals remaining in the draft. As a result, players’ stock will continue to fluctuate with less than three weeks to go until the draft.

Rookie Wire took a look at where the draft stands following the early entry withdrawal deadline. Team needs were taken into consideration for these picks.

Ohio State’s Brice Sensabaugh makes up his mind about NBA draft

The Buckeye has made up his mind

There were many people, including [autotag]Ohio State[/autotag] head coach [autotag]Chris Holtmann[/autotag], that was hoping freshman guard [autotag]Brice Sensabaugh[/autotag] would return for a second season in Columbus.

Unfortunately that won’t be the case, as today Sensabaugh has announced  that he will remain in the NBA draft. It was first reported by The Columbus Dispatch’s Adam Jardy.

The Floridian hasn’t been able to participate in many of the pre-draft workouts due to the knee injury he suffered during the Big Ten Tournament. Sensabaugh led the team in scoring (16.3 points per game) and rebounding (5.4) and is viewed as a first round selection by most outlets.

If Sensabaugh can show teams that his knee injury is a thing of the past, he could shoot up draft boards. Either way, we wish Brice good luck at the next level!

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