Darryn Peterson thankful for Kyle Filipowski's jersey number swap
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 9:14 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Rookie Darryn Peterson will wear No. 22 for the Utah Jazz, a number he wore in high school and college. The switch was facilitated by teammate Kyle Filipowski, who agreed to change from No. 22 to No. 2 after being drafted second overall in 2024. Peterson expressed gratitude to Filipowski for the gesture. Last season at Kansas, Peterson averaged 20.2 points and was named a second-team All-Big 12 selection. He showcased his skills in the summer league, averaging 23 points in five games, including a standout 28-point performance on July 4. The Jazz management is looking forward to his contributions as the new season approaches.
- •Darryn Peterson wore No. 22 in high school and college.
- •Kyle Filipowski agreed to swap jersey numbers after the draft.
- •Peterson averaged 20.2 points at Kansas last season.
- •He scored 28 points in a summer league game on July 4.
- •Jazz are eager for Peterson's contributions in the upcoming season.
- 9:14 PMYahoo Sports — Jazz's Darryn Peterson thankful for jersey assist from Kyle Filipowski
"Thanks to teammate Kyle Filipowski, Darryn Peterson will begin his rookie campaign with the Jazz donning a familiar jersey number on the court.
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