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Utah Jazz: J-Notes staff writers’ favorite players for pick No. 21

By John Keeffer

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - JUNE 28: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz speaks to the press after being selected in the 2017 draft at Grand America Hotel on June 28, 2017 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images) Donovan Mitchell
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - JUNE 28: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Utah Jazz speaks to the press after being selected in the 2017 draft at Grand America Hotel on June 28, 2017 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images) Donovan Mitchell /
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Donte Divincenzo

John Keeffer

The Donte DiVincenzo to Utah buzz has been going on for quite a while now, and word on the street is that he had a very impressive workout with the Jazz in early May.

As far as team need goes, DiVincenzo fits the bill. Utah is in need of more floor spacing, and could also use another creator off the dribble. He shot 41 percent from three last season, and showed an ability to not just spot up, but to shoot off the dribble. He also tested extremely well during the combine, including a 42 inch max vertical, which shows he is athletic enough to get to the basket off the dribble and can finish at the rim.

I was going back and forth between Grayson Allen and DiVincenzo. As far as their games are concerned, I find them to be extremely similar. The difference was their ages. As a four-year senior with Duke, Allen is one of the oldest players in the draft. At 21, DiVincenzo is not exactly young, but it allows more time for growth and development. He is my top prospect for the Jazz to draft at No. 21.