With the 2025-26 NBA preseason nearly here, the Utah Jazz have a lot to sort through in determining who will be playing significant roles this season. While most of the roster spots are filled, there is still much to be sorted out, and as with most years, there will be some surprises along the way.
Last year, Kyle Filipowski was easily the surprise player, coming in as a second-rounder and playing in 72 games, with 27 starts. He averaged 9.6 points, 6.1 rebounds, and nearly two assists a night.
Not to be forgotten, Isaiah Collier came on as a late first-round pick and started 46 games, earning Will Hardy's trust and relegating Keyonte George to a sixth-man role, surprising a lot of Jazz fans along the way.