Jazz announce training camp roster
Published on Sep 26, 2010 04:17PM 0 Comments
Utah Jazz general manager Kevin O’Connor announced Sunday the team’s 2010-11 training camp roster. In a related move, the Jazz signed NBA veteran free agent Demetris Nichols (F, 6-8, 218, Syracuse) and rookie free agent Ryan Thompson (G, 6-6, 210, Rider) and invited them to training camp. Utah’s roster now stands at 16 players as the team prepares for its annual Media Day on Monday.
The Jazz return nine players from last season’s squad that finished 53-29 and advanced to the Western Conference Semifinals, and welcomes 2010 draft picks Gordon Hayward (F, 6-8, 207, Butler) and Jeremy Evans (F, 6-9, 196, Western Kentucky) and offseason acquisitions Raja Bell, Al Jefferson, Francisco Elson and Earl Watson in addition to the two players the team added today.
Nichols has appeared in a total of 18 NBA games over two seasons (2007-09) with Cleveland, Chicago and New York, holding career averages of 1.2 points and 0.4 rebounds in 3.2 minutes per game. Nichols also played for the Jazz’s entry in the 2010 Orlando Pro Summer League, where he averaged 5.0 points, 1.0 rebound and 0.3 assists in 11.5 minutes per game. Thompson, the younger brother of the Sacramento Kings’ Jason Thompson, was not selected in the 2010 NBA Draft and played for the Boston Celtics’ entry in the Orlando Summer League, where he averaged 9.3 points, 2.5 rebounds and 0.8 assists in 19.3 minutes per game. He also played for the Kings entry in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, appearing in five games (three starts) and averaging 5.0 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.0 assist in 15.8 minutes. As a senior at Rider in 2010-11, he appeared in 33 games (all starts) and averaged 17.2 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.8 assists.
2010-11 Utah Jazz Roster
2009-10 Regular Season Avg.
No. Player Pos. Ht. Wt. Birthdate College/From Yrs. PPG RPG APG
19 Raja Bell G 6-5 215 9/19/76 Florida International 10 11.8 3.8 2.2
16 Francisco Elson C/F 7-0 240 2/28/76 California 7 1.0 1.2 0.2
40 Jeremy Evans F 6-9 196 10/24/87 Western Kentucky R 10.0* 6.9* 6.9*
2 Sundiata Gaines G 6-1 185 4/18/86 Georgia 1 3.3 0.9 1.2
20 Gordon Hayward F 6-8 207 3/23/90 Butler R 15.5* 8.2* 1.7*
6 Othyus Jeffers G/F 6-5 210 8/15/85 Robert Morris (IL) 1 2.6 1.4 0.1
25 Al Jefferson C/F 6-10 265 1/4/85 Prentiss H.S. (MS) 6 17.1 9.3 1.8
47 Andrei Kirilenko F 6-9 235 2/18/81 St. Petersburg, Russia 9 11.9 4.6 2.7
34 C.J. Miles G/F 6-6 220 3/18/87 Skyline H.S. (TX) 5 9.9 2.7 1.7
24 Paul Millsap F 6-8 246 2/10/85 Louisiana Tech 4 11.6 6.8 1.6
10 Demetris Nichols F 6-8 218 9/4/84 Syracuse 2 --- --- ---
13 Mehmet Okur C 6-11 273 5/26/79 Yalova, Turkey 8 13.5 7.1 1.6
17 Ronnie Price G 6-2 187 6/21/83 Utah Valley Univ. 5 4.3 1.2 2.1
5 Ryan Thompson G 6-6 210 6/9/88 Rider R 17.2* 5.0* 2.8*
11 Earl Watson G 6-1 185 6/12/79 UCLA 9 7.8 3.0 5.1
8 Deron Williams G 6-3 207 6/26/84 Illinois 5 18.7 4.0 10.5
* indicates college statistics
Head Coach: Jerry Sloan, Evansville
Assistant Coaches: Phil Johnson, Utah State
Tyrone Corbin, DePaul
Scott Layden, St. Francis (PA)
Assistant Coach, Player Development: Mark McKown, South Carolina Upstate
Head Athletic Trainer: Gary Briggs, Morehead State
Asst. Athletic Trainer/Equipment Manager: Brian Zettler, Texas A&M, North Texas
Numerical Roster
2 Sundiata Gaines
5 Ryan Thompson
6 Othyus Jeffers
8 Deron Williams
10 Demetris Nichols
11 Earl Watson
13 Mehmet Okur
16 Francisco Elson
17 Ronnie Price
19 Raja Bell
20 Gordon Hayward
24 Paul Millsap
25 Al Jefferson
34 C.J. Miles
40 Gordon Hayward
47 Andrei Kirilenko
2010-11 Jazz Roster Breakdown
Roster Breakdown (16 players):
Guards (8): Raja Bell, Sundiata Gaines, Othyus Jeffers, C.J. Miles, Ronnie Price, Ryan Thompson, Earl Watson, Deron Williams
Forwards (5): Jeremy Evans, Gordon Hayward, Andrei Kirilenko, Paul Millsap, Demetris Nichols
Centers (3): Francisco Elson, Al Jefferson, Mehmet Okur
How 2010-11 Roster Was Built:
DRAFTED BY JAZZ (6):
First Round (3)
Deron Williams (G), 2005, first round (third overall)
Gordon Hayward (F), 2010, first round (ninth overall)
Andrei Kirilenko (F), 1999, first round (24th overall)
Second Round (3)
C.J. Miles (G), 2005, second round (34th overall)
Paul Millsap (F), 2007, second round (47th overall)
Jeremy Evans (F), 2010, second round (55th overall)
BY TRADE (1):
Al Jefferson (C/F), from Minnesota, in exchange for Kosta Koufos, two future first-round picks and the Jazz’s trade exception (7/13/10)
FREE AGENTS (9):
Mehmet Okur (F/C), signed on 7/27/04 (Detroit)
Ronnie Price (G), signed on 7/26/07 (Sacramento)
Sundiata Gaines (G), signed on 1/5/10
Othyus Jeffers (G/F), signed on 3/4/10
Raja Bell (G), signed on 7/19/10
Francisco Elson (C/F), signed on 9/15/10
Earl Watson (G), signed on 9/24/10 (Indiana)
Demetris Nichols (F), signed on 9/27/10
Ryan Thompson (G), signed on 9/27/10
WHERE THEY WERE DRAFTED:
First Round (4)
3rd – Deron Williams (G), 2005 by Utah
9th – Gordon Hayward (F), 2010 by Utah
15th – Al Jefferson (C/F), 2004 by Boston
24th – Andrei Kirilenko (F), 1999 by Utah
Second Round (7)
34th – C.J. Miles (G), 2005 by Utah
38th – Mehmet Okur (C), 2001 by Detroit
39th – Earl Watson (G), 2001 by Seattle
41st – Francisco Elson (C/F), 1999 by Denver
47th – Paul Millsap (F), 2007 by Utah
53rd – Demetris Nichols (F), 2007 by Portland
55th – Jeremy Evans (F), 2010 by Utah
Undrafted (5)
Raja Bell (G), 1999
Ronnie Price (G), 2005
Sundiata Gaines (G), 2008
Othyus Jeffers (G/F), 2008
Ryan Thompson (G), 2010
RETURNEES FROM 2009-10 JAZZ (9)
Sundiata Gaines, Othyus Jeffers, Andrei Kirilenko, C.J. Miles, Paul Millsap, Mehmet Okur, Ronnie Price, Deron Williams
FORMER NBA TEAMMATES
Francisco Elson & Earl Watson (2005-06 – Denver Nuggets, 2007-08 – Seattle SuperSonics)
COLLEGIATE FINAL FOURS (2)
Deron Williams (1, Illinois – 2005), Gordon Hayward (1, Butler – 2010)
COLLEGIATE NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES (2)
Deron Williams (1, Illinois – 2005), Gordon Hayward (1, Butler – 2010)
COLLEGIATE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS (0)
none
NBA PLAYOFF EXPERIENCE (TOTAL: 12 players, 379 games; JAZZ ONLY: 8 players, 223 games)
Player Playoff Gm Appearances
Mehmet Okur 71 39 – Detroit (2003-04), 32 – Utah (2007-10)
Raja Bell 68 18 – Philadelphia (2001-02), 17 – Dallas (2003), 33 – Phoenix (2006-08)
Andrei Kirilenko 45 Utah (2002-03, ’07-10)
Paul Millsap 44 Utah (2007-10)
Deron Williams 44 Utah (2007-10)
Francisco Elson 30 10 – Denver (2004-06), 20 – San Antonio (2007)
Ronnie Price 28 4 – Sacramento (2006), 24 – Utah (2008-10)
C.J. Miles 23 Utah (2007-10)
Earl Watson 8 Memphis (2004-05)
Al Jefferson 7 Boston (2005)
Othyus Jeffers 6 Utah (2010)
Sundiata Gaines 5 Utah (2010)
12 PLAYERS 379 223 games with Utah
NBA FINALS (3)
Raja Bell (1, Philadelphia – 2001), Mehmet Okur (1, Detroit – 2004), Francisco Elson (1, San Antonio – 2007)
NBA CHAMPIONSHIPS (2)
Mehmet Okur (1, Detroit – 2004), Francisco Elson (1, San Antonio – 2007)
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The Jazz return nine players from last season’s squad that finished 53-29 and advanced to the Western Conference Semifinals, and welcomes 2010 draft picks Gordon Hayward (F, 6-8, 207, Butler) and Jeremy Evans (F, 6-9, 196, Western Kentucky) and offseason acquisitions Raja Bell, Al Jefferson, Francisco Elson and Earl Watson in addition to the two players the team added today.
mm? Hope he means the two non-guaranteed contract players that are invited.. least I hope so

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2 Sundiata Gaines
5 Ryan Thompson
6 Othyus Jeffers
8 Deron Williams x
10 Demetris Nichols
11 Earl Watson x
13 Mehmet Okur x
16 Francisco Elson x
17 Ronnie Price x
19 Raja Bell x
20 Gordon Hayward x
24 Paul Millsap x
25 Al Jefferson x
34 C.J. Miles x
40 Gordon Hayward x
47 Andrei Kirilenko x
This is the full team list going to the training camp? That is 16 guys. The Jazz will most likely keep 13 or 14. I put x's by those that are locks.
2 Sundiata Gaines
5 Ryan Thompson
6 Othyus Jeffers
10 Demetris Nichols
Who makes it out of these four? I don't think that Gaines has a good chance with Watson and Price both under contract.
5 Ryan Thompson
6 Othyus Jeffers
8 Deron Williams x
10 Demetris Nichols
11 Earl Watson x
13 Mehmet Okur x
16 Francisco Elson x
17 Ronnie Price x
19 Raja Bell x
20 Gordon Hayward x
24 Paul Millsap x
25 Al Jefferson x
34 C.J. Miles x
40 Gordon Hayward x
47 Andrei Kirilenko x
This is the full team list going to the training camp? That is 16 guys. The Jazz will most likely keep 13 or 14. I put x's by those that are locks.
2 Sundiata Gaines
5 Ryan Thompson
6 Othyus Jeffers
10 Demetris Nichols
Who makes it out of these four? I don't think that Gaines has a good chance with Watson and Price both under contract.
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They have to keep 13. I still think Fes will accept the QO tomorrow. I think Fes will be 13 and Thompson will make it 14.
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DelaneyRudd wrote:They have to keep 13. I still think Fes will accept the QO tomorrow. I think Fes will be 13 and Thompson will make it 14.
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I want Othyus Jeffers to make it though. Even if he goes to Orem. He's muh Facebook friend.
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I'm surprised the Jazz didn't invite a young center like Mohammad Sene or Patrick O'Bryant in case things don't work out with Fesenko.
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hoops4life wrote:2 Sundiata Gaines
5 Ryan Thompson
6 Othyus Jeffers
8 Deron Williams x
10 Demetris Nichols
11 Earl Watson x
13 Mehmet Okur x
16 Francisco Elson x
17 Ronnie Price x
19 Raja Bell x
20 Gordon Hayward x
24 Paul Millsap x
25 Al Jefferson x
34 C.J. Miles x
40 JEREMY EVANS x
47 Andrei Kirilenko x
This is the full team list going to the training camp? That is 16 guys. The Jazz will most likely keep 13 or 14. I put x's by those that are locks.
Jazz should add another big dude, so Thompson and Nichols will fight for the 14th spot since Evans appears to be a lock. Of course there's the AK situation looming around...
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DelaneyRudd wrote:They have to keep 13. I still think Fes will accept the QO tomorrow. I think Fes will be 13 and Thompson will make it 14.
I forgot about Fes. I am not entirely sure that he will come back. It would've been interesting to invite a young raw big like Sene to see what they look like and can do versus Fes.
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Four years and no points later and we still want Sene.
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Sene... dude made Karl Malone sound as an awfull talent evaluator...
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Would you match BAE for Fesenko?
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utahjazz.com has the player numbers up. Didn't take long for 5 to get gobbled up. Looks like Mr. Boozer isn't in the plans for the rafters. 

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It doesn't have to be Sene. Just a young athletic shot blocking center. Wiretap is saying that FES has agreed to terms.
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Sounds like everyone is in love with Jeremy Evans. I'm really, really, really hoping they keep him around, I loved the way he looked in summer league and I believe he could be a great energy guy off the bench.
Jerry Sloan >>>>>>>> Everything else.
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- Evans played a good summer league; he's got outstanding athleticism and jumping ability. and no fear at all to try with them in spite of his thin body.
- AND Hayward played efficient basketball in summer league... do you know how awfully hard is to play smart, efficient basketball in the middle of the chaos created by marjority of dudes fighting for jobs? He made me eat my crap a little bit because I was really dissaponited with his drafting...
- AND Hayward played efficient basketball in summer league... do you know how awfully hard is to play smart, efficient basketball in the middle of the chaos created by marjority of dudes fighting for jobs? He made me eat my crap a little bit because I was really dissaponited with his drafting...