Isaiah Stewart
Washington freshman Isaiah Stewart hasn’t been mentioned very much when it comes to draft prospects linked to the Utah Jazz, but late in the first round, his upside would be enticing. The former five-star recruit from Rochester, New York would also provide some insurance with Rudy Gobert’s free agency approaching next year.
Stewart is more of a traditional big man offensively, possessing a back the basket game with a solid touch. He doesn’t space the floor at all right now, but he did shoot 77 percent from the free-throw line, which is promising.
On the season, Stewart averaged 17.0 points, 8.8 rebounds and 2.1 blocks in 32.2 minutes. He was efficient and rarely tried to do too much for Washington. He’s currently projected to be a late first round draft pick.
At just 18 years old, Stewart is pretty built. He has great strength to go with elite length. He’s only 6’9″ as a center, but his 7’5″ wingspan helps him tremendously. That’s quite the combination. Stewart has the tools to be a major challenge on both ends of the court.
At this point, Stewart seems pretty underrated among most. We’ll see if he’s available when the Jazz are on the clock, and if he is, he could end up being a major steal, especially with Utah’s developmental program.