The Utah Jazz continue to scout deep into this rookie class ahead of June's draft.
This time, the Jazz have reportedly hosted UCLA big man Adem Bona for a workout. According to Zack Padmore ofThe biggest name the Utah Jazz have brought in thus far -- Adem Bona of UCLA. The 6'10" big said that Utah was up next after his Portland workout as he kicks off his pre-draft work.Bona is coming off a solid second year with the Bruins, where he finished his last season averaging 12.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.8 blocks, and 1.1 steals in 26 minutes a night.
For the Jazz, the decision to add another defensive center into the mix would likely be worthwhile. Utah ended their 2023-24 campaign as the worst-rated defensive team in the NBA and struggled to have consistent depth at big outside of Walker Kessler. Fitting in a player like Bona could mesh seamlessly with what this team should already be searching for this offseason. Utah holds the 32nd pick in the first round, which could end up being a potential spot for the UCLA big if they love what they see from him.
Expect to hear the Jazz bring in several more rookies in their search for some fresh young talent to impliment into this rebuild.Jared Koch is the Associate Editor of The Frozen Rope — SI.com's team website covering the Utah Jazz. He's covered the NBA and NFL for the past two years, also being the Managing Editor of Inside The Kings — SI.com's team website covering the Sacramento Kings.
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