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“All-In”, “Community Obsessed”, and “One Team” are just a few of the values that are held by the Utah Jazz organization. These values go beyond basketball. They extend beyond the walls of Delta Center. After all, they are the Utah Jazz.&nbsp;

The organization is “all-in” on being a part of and giving back to the community. Every fan is a team member, and as one team, we all make our community better.&nbsp;

Together with Utah Jazz partner and local business, Awardco, the two organizations have recognized five individuals who have gone above and beyond in their community. These people were surprised by members of the Utah Jazz at Delta Center, recognized during a home game on the Delta Center video board, and gifted Jazz apparel.&nbsp;

Introducing the 2023-24 Utah Jazz and Awardco “Recognize the Good” recipients:

Jessica Moran is a teacher in the Davis School District. Recognizing the rise of mental health concerns, she took it upon herself to enroll in courses and get certifications to learn how to help. Since then, she has developed a free, multi-week program for her community. Jessica and her program have become an invaluable resource for local youth and looks to expand her reach and impact.

Lisa Feist is the founder of Dollies 4 Doctors, a nonprofit that provides handmade dollies to hospitals and therapy centers to provide comfort to children who are undergoing treatment or procedures. The custom dolls allow doctors to bandage, stitch, or mark places where the children are being treated–giving them a companion during their treatment.&nbsp;

Matt Bowen is the founder of the Utah Chapter of Wheelchair Lacrosse, the first pick-up style of play for wheelchair users in Utah. Driven by his love for lacrosse, Matt has increased awareness for adaptive sports and given many people with disabilities the opportunity to feel safe and welcome in sports. He provides resources to bring people together in the community through free monthly wheelchair lacrosse clinics and events.&nbsp;

Katie Jensen is the co-founder and director of the English Language Center in Cache Valley. Katie and the ELC provide English, life skills, and US citizenship preparation classes to refugees and immigrants. Affectionately known as “Mama Katie”, she supports human rights and believes that everybody has the right to dignity and respect.&nbsp;

Feli Ika is the Polynesian Club advisor at Lone Peak High School where she teaches special ed. and acts as an assistant girls basketball coach. She started the Polynesian Club to create a nurturing and empowering environment for students to explore and embrace Polynesian culture. Through engaging workshops, events, service opportunities, and activities, she strives to foster a sense of belonging among students, empowering them to embrace their heritage while also embracing their potential as future leaders.

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Utah Jazz and Awardco Celebrate “Recognize the Good’ Program and Awardees

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PHOTOS | Mark Miller Subaru Caravan

Jazz F Brice Sensabaugh meets with the media following shootaround on Monday and talks about what he’s learned from playing the last few weeks, what he’s looking to improve through watching film, what he’s learned from Kris Dunn and more.

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Brice Sensabaugh – ‘It’s definitely comforting in a sense to know that the work’s paying off’

The Utah Jazz have acquired guard Kira Lewis Jr. (KY-ruh), forward Otto Porter Jr., and a future first round draft pick from the Toronto Raptors in exchange for guard Ochai Agbaji and forward/center Kelly Olynyk.

Lewis Jr. (6-2, 175, Alabama) is in his fourth NBA season, having appeared in 119 career games with New Orleans and Toronto, owning averages of 5.4 points, 1.8 assists, and 1.3 assists in 13.7 minutes per contest. The Meridianville, Ala., native was selected by New Orleans with the 13th overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft after a two-year college career at Alabama. As a sophomore in 2019-20, Lewis Jr. averaged 18.5 points on 45.9 percent from the field, 5.2 assists, 4.8 boards, and 1.8 steals in 31 games (all starts), earning 2019-20 All-SEC First Team honors.

Porter Jr. (6-8, 230, Georgetown) is in his 11th NBA season, having appeared in 527 games (319 starts) with Washington, Chicago, Orlando, Golden State, and Toronto with averages of 10.3 points on 47.7 percent from the field and 39.7 percent from beyond the arc, along with 4.9 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 1.1 steals in 25.4 minutes per game. He was selected with the third overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft by the Wizards and helped the Warriors to an NBA Championship in 2022. 

Agbaji (6-5, 215, Kansas) spent two seasons with the Jazz, averaging 6.7 points and 2.2 rebounds in 110 games (32 starts).

Olynyk (6-11, 240, Gonzaga) posted averages of 10.6 points, 5.7 boards, and 4.0 assists in 118 games (76 starts) during his time with Utah.

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Utah Jazz Acquire Kira Lewis Jr., Otto Porter Jr., and a Future Draft Pick from Toronto Raptors

Jazz F Kelly Olynyk meets with the media following shootaround on Tuesday discussing the upcoming trade deadline, Walker’s reverse dunk and Chet Holmgren’s game.

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Kelly Olynyk – ‘I love Utah. I love the Jazz’

Jazz head coach Will Hardy meets with the media following practice on Friday, discussing improving communication within the team, game planning defense when a player is red hot and improving transition defense.

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Coach Hardy – ‘Our attention to detail at the beginning of the game is important’

The Utah Jazz announced today an update to their schedule.

Utah’s game against Golden State on Jan. 17, which was postponed, has been rescheduled for Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. MT at Delta Center in Salt Lake City. All tickets for the postponed game will be honored for the rescheduled game.

The contest will be broadcast on KJZZ-TV, Jazz+, The KSL Sports Zone, and The Utah Jazz Radio Network.

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Utah Jazz Announce Update to Schedule

Utah’s home game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Feb. 1 will now be set to tipoff at 8 p.m. MT.

The game will be exclusively televised nationally on TNT.

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